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Debate: Should you oil your bread knife or not? A crust guy set me straight.
I had this baker at a farmers market tell me I was ruining my bread knife by oiling it after every use. He said it just attracts dust and gum, just wipe it dry. But I've been doing it for years and never had rust issues with my 8 inch victorinox. Switched to just wiping for 3 weeks and the blade started showing spots. Now I'm back to oiling but wondering if I'm the odd one out. Has anyone else gotten flak for this and stuck with their method?
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thomas.piper4d ago
The baker might be right for a certain environment but not for everyone. Some kitchens are humid or dusty no matter what, and mineral oil is cheap insurance against rust. I live in a coastal area where salt air gets everywhere, so I oil everything steel even my kitchen shears. Wiping dry alone just doesn't cut it when the air itself is working against you. Have you noticed any difference depending on the season or where you store the knife?
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