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kitchen knife & rust

callktulu
I just bought a new kitchen knife and it works great for being only $5. However, it's got rust spots all over it now after only a few weeks! Is it because I put it in the dishwasher? Anything I can put on it to prevent the rust spots from reappearing?

TIA?
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  • Idahobound
    veggie oil
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  • fishkiller41
    Use 00 steel wool,and veg. oil. Then STEEL it![;)]
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  • Sig220_Ruger77
    The dishwasher could be the cause of it. We bought some cheap silverware a few times and after coming out of the dishwasher it rusted within a few weeks. We bought a little better silverware this last time and only a few pieces have rusted so far.

    Jon
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  • HandLoad
    Many dishwasher soaps are incredibly caustic, and this gives rise to electrolytic "Cells" that start rust spots and unsanitary pits. Hand wash knives, and the rust is much less.
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  • callktulu
    Funny thing is, it says "stainless steel" on the blade. [:(!]
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  • HandLoad
    "Stainless" has MANY grades - most will rust in dishwashers. Due to the aforementioned caustic dishwasher soap.
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  • Marc1301
    I never do my knives in the dishwasher![xx(]
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