The Zyliss Yellow version bread knife was known to rust. Anyone have that happen with this black model?
1376633
So far it's a good knife. I have had it for 5 months. In the dishwashers almost everyday. I use it on a plastic cutting board. Still sharp , no rust, best knife I have. And at a great price too
1376634
I've had mine for about 4 months now and use it regularly, and haven't seen any rust yet!
1376635
Ive had mine for about a year now, no issues what so ever. I also am bad about leaving it in a sink full of wet dishes. I liked mine so much I bought one as part of a gift for my father in law. I hope this helps!
1376636
Hi, I've never had that problem with this knife. It's really awesome actually. It works great and is really nice looking and cuts smoothly and cleanly without crushing, smashing or ripping the bread.
1474029
Shouldn't be a problem, there may be a defect in the receiving portion on the knife. I'd contact the manufacturer with the concern.
1758279
I've never had a problem with rusting. But...I wash my knife immediately after use, dry it and put it away.
1733257
You don't have to worry much about this knife rusting its made with a high carbon stainless steel. I use this knife every day at work and have had no problem with rust at all, it holds it's edge like no knife I have ever worked with. I love this knife.
2117269
The one that I purchased over a year ago is aged black. No rust color on it at all. I love it!
1760261
Do What I did and return it. I was told that this was "normal", but my 42 year old Oneida has NO rust spots. I went to the website where you can find replacement pieces for your old patterns and added the pieces I needed. I'm using my Oneida "My Rose" again. The newer stainless clearly isn't as good!!
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I've used this opener for a while now, and no rust. The blade is stainless steel, and the handles are stainless steel as well. The rest is plated steel. Don't immerse it in the sink or the handles will end up with water inside them. DO NOT put it in the dishwasher! This will also fill the handles with water, and will shorten the life of the rubber handles inserts, and the opener twist knob rubber. Best way to clean it is to scrub the blade under running water, then just stand it upright in the dinnerware basket on the dish drained. This is how we treated our last OZONE opener, and it lasted FOREVER! This is a very good opener, and I highly recommend it. Take care of it, and it will last for years. I've used this opener for a while now, and no rust. The blade is stainless steel, and the handles are stainless steel as well. The rest is plated steel. Don't immerse it in the sink or the handles will end up with water inside them. DO NOT put it in the dishwasher! This will also fill the handles with water, and will shorten the life of the rubber handles inserts, and the opener twist knob rubber. Best way to clean it is to scrub the blade under running water, then just stand it upright in the dinnerware basket on the dish drained. This is how we treated our last OZONE opener, and it lasted... » Read More I've used this opener for a while now, and no rust. The blade is stainless steel, and the handles are stainless steel as well. The rest is plated steel. Don't immerse it in the sink or the handles will end up with water inside them. DO NOT put it in the dishwasher! This will also fill the handles with water, and will shorten the life of the rubber handles inserts, and the opener twist knob rubber. Best way to clean it is to scrub the blade under running water, then just stand it upright in the dinnerware basket on the dish drained. This is how we treated our last OZONE opener, and it lasted FOREVER! This is a very good opener, and I highly recommend it. Take care of it, and it will last for years. « Show Less
779971
Well wipe it off at after usage and put some oil on the blade and you won't have rust problems. I keep mine stored in its sheath and I have never had rust
675178
I see people posting pictures of this knife rusted... THIS IS A HIGH CARBON STEEL this means that without proper oiling it will rust very easily. This knife if used daily should be cleaned weekly and oiled. If you get it wet it needs to be thoroughly dried and oiled.
1966383
I'm on my second one of these irons and I've never had rust spots. And I have FL tapwater, which is so bad I won't even drink it. I would see about returning it.
461141
The main blade is stainless with D2 steel forged on the edge. The D2 part will get off color and will rust if not cared for properly. My nephew has one and has had really good luck with it. The one I purchased was over ground on one side and barely ground on the other and was not sharp. I worked with it for a while and finally got it sharp but it would not hold an edge nearly as good as my basic Leek knife. I sent it back to the factory explaining the problem but they only reground the blade and returned it. The blade still will not hold an edge. I have had 2 of the basic Leek knives and have had no complaints with either. The main blade is stainless with D2 steel forged on the edge. The D2 part will get off color and will rust if not cared for properly. My nephew has one and has had really good luck with it. The one I purchased was over ground on one side and barely ground on the other and was not sharp. I worked with it for a while and finally got it sharp but it would not hold an edge nearly as good as my basic Leek knife. I sent it back to the factory explaining the problem but they only reground the blade and returned it. The blade still will not hold an edge. I have had 2 of the basic Leek knives and... » Read More The main blade is stainless with D2 steel forged on the edge. The D2 part will get off color and will rust if not cared for properly. My nephew has one and has had really good luck with it. The one I purchased was over ground on one side and barely ground on the other and was not sharp. I worked with it for a while and finally got it sharp but it would not hold an edge nearly as good as my basic Leek knife. I sent it back to the factory explaining the problem but they only reground the blade and returned it. The blade still will not hold an edge. I have had 2 of the basic Leek knives and have had no complaints with either. « Show Less
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Mine is rusty. It rusted in spots as soon as I washed it first time. Now I keep it outside by my grill. It don't look good enough for the kitchen any more.
921091
I've had this opener for about three years and I use it maybe twice a week. I wash it in the dishwasher about half the time (after opening a can of tuna, etc). About six months ago the hinge area started to rust, and it's now so stiff that it's almost unusable. Until the rusting started it was very good though, with a smooth action and a comfortable grip. I'll probably get the same model again.Update on 4/Oct/14: After 5 months of light use - same as above, but only washed a few times in the dishwasher - the hinge is rusting again and the action is much stiffer. So no, it isn't rust-proof and it doesn't appear to be dishwasher safe. I won't be buying it again. I've had this opener for about three years and I use it maybe twice a week. I wash it in the dishwasher about half the time (after opening a can of tuna, etc). About six months ago the hinge area started to rust, and it's now so stiff that it's almost unusable. Until the rusting started it was very good though, with a smooth action and a comfortable grip. I'll probably get the same model again.Update on 4/Oct/14: After 5 months of light use - same as above, but only washed a few times in the dishwasher - the hinge is rusting again and the action is much stiffer. So no, it isn't... » Read More I've had this opener for about three years and I use it maybe twice a week. I wash it in the dishwasher about half the time (after opening a can of tuna, etc). About six months ago the hinge area started to rust, and it's now so stiff that it's almost unusable. Until the rusting started it was very good though, with a smooth action and a comfortable grip. I'll probably get the same model again.Update on 4/Oct/14: After 5 months of light use - same as above, but only washed a few times in the dishwasher - the hinge is rusting again and the action is much stiffer. So no, it isn't rust-proof and it doesn't appear to be dishwasher safe. I won't be buying it again. « Show Less
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Yes. Actually, any carbon blade will rust if you get it wet and don't wipe it off. You can prevent the rust by simply using a light oil like mineral oil on the blade only for this knife. If it does get light rust on it, you can take it off with a sand paper like 400 or 600 grit. If you go perpendicular to the edge with the sandpaper, it will look new again.
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I have run mine through the dishwasher a dozen or so times. No sign of rust what-so-ever! I do not put my knives in the dishwasher, but found this has too many blades (that are very sharp) to safely wash by hand and get it thoroughly clean.
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Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
675180
Yes Carbon steel can rust if not attended to properly. Just keep it well oiled and clean it after use around water. If it does rust some steel wool will take the rust off with some elbow grease. This is a great knife, I cant recommend it more