Realized I was storing my carbon steel knives wrong for years until a buddy visited

Had a friend from out of town crash at my place last month. He collects customs too. I pull out my favorite chef's knife to slice some apples and he just stares at me. Says 'you keep those in the sheath when they're wet?' Yeah, I did. Every time. Wipe it down, slide it in the leather. He told me that's trapping moisture against the blade. Took two of mine out and sure enough, light rust spots forming on the spine near the handle. Been doing it since I started collecting. Now I leave them out on the counter for a few hours after washing before putting them away. Anyone else make this simple mistake?

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amymason1mo agoMost Upvoted

Yeah, ouch. Been there too.

xena_jackson1mo ago

Used to be all "just move on" about it but living through it changed my mind completely.