Cosmoline
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This one is off the wall, but I'm concerned that I may be damaging the steel on a new Puukko I picked up. It's a Iisakki utility model, pretty simple, that has what I believe to be a high carbon blade. I picked it up as a general purpose knife, and cut some steak with it over the weekend. To my surprise, the blade immediately picked up a very odd burning smell to it, and a dark discoloration. The steak had some balsamic vinegar on it.
Have I damaged it? Will this go away with use?
Have I damaged it? Will this go away with use?