Why does my knife leave grey streaks in the butter?
Sometimes my flatware leaves grey streaks in butter. I've only seen this with knives in cold butter. They claim to be stainless steel which I would think wouldn't do this. If I recall they were the very best flatware Target had to offer ;) Is something leaching into my food?
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The photo suggests you are using a knife that has serrations. Dirt can get trapped between the serrations. This is not likely to be metal from the knife, but the dirt.
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Oxidation is a natural process in which the oxygen in the air combines with iron or other metals to form an oxide. In some cases, this is beneficial: That dull gray patina that forms on your knives over time actually serves as a protective coating on the blade.Why does knife turn black?
Re: Black spots on blade Those spots are generally caused by moisture sitting on the blade to long. It is a mild form of corrosion. They will not hurt the knife and can be removed but you will have to remove the patina to do it.What is a dull butter knife?
A butter knife is a small, dull knife with a rounded or pointed tip, used solely for slicing butter and spreading it on bread. It has been a popular piece of silverware or flatware for several centuries. Victorian antique butter knives are often elaborately carved affairs, often made mostly of silver.How do you clean a stainless steel knife blade?
A stainless steel blade can be washed with hot water and dish soap or any other mild soap. Be careful not to use harsh dish soap and do not leave your kitchen knife to air dry. After rinsing your knife with water, dry it with a cotton rag.Why are butter knives serrated?
A serrated butter knife allows you to use special teeth to scrape the surface of the butter, creating a nice, soft and easy to spread stream of butter. These teeth are often sharp enough to cut bread, but not nearly as efficient as a traditional bread knife.Why You Should Never Break A Knife....And Probably Can’t
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