Care Instructions |

Handmade knives require more care than a typical shop bought knife. Most of my knives are made with carbon steels which unlike stainless steel blades are 'reactive'; this means the blades will develop a patina which will change the appearance of the blade surface over time. The patina is natural oxidisation on the surface of the blade. It's not harmful, this is simply the story of its use on the surface of the blade. Patina formation helps prevent rust, but occasionally if the blade is left wet or covered in acidic foods rust will begin to form quite quickly. A little rust is nothing to worry about and can be removed by gently scrubbing with the coarse side of a dish sponge. The knives must be hand-washed and dried after use. They cannot be put in a dishwasher- ever. This will destroy the wooden handle and can damage the blade. Looking after your knife is easy once you get in the habit of wiping it after use and occasionally waxing it. We recommend using a wax sealant with beeswax and carnauba oil blends, simply rub on and buff to a polished finish. These waxes/oils can be found online quite easily. We recommend getting a double-sided whetstone and using that to sharpen your knives. There are many great video tutorials online explaining the process. No knife stays sharp forever. How often you need to sharpen your knife will depend on how often you use it. We recommend getting a double-sided whetstone and using that to sharpen your knife. There are many great video tutorials online explaining the process.

ABOUT BLACK RAVEN |

Damien is a self-taught knife-maker/blade-smith operating from his home workshop in Hertfordshire. Damien has learnt how to use a variety of materials and skills to create unique pieces, from woodwork to leatherwork. What started off as a hobby for Damien has now turned into something more as he is able to use his creativity to design and produce beautiful one-off pieces for customers.