How to Loosen up a Stiff Knife

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check to see what color the blade or hinges are.

   Does the blade or hinge look slightly orange? Or even slightly powdery or white? This could be caused by the metal in the knife oxidizing to the point of the blades adhering to the casing or each other.
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   Step 2: If the knife has only metal parts

   Then, buff it clean in a day or two.
   
   Once you've done this, keep the knife oiled from then on. , In this case, the metal parts need a good soak without getting the rust removal fluid on the non-metal parts.
   
   You can do this by masking the area off with tape, by using tiny brushes or "Q-tips"
   
   etc. , Use a heavy towel or wear gloves to protect your fingers from the blade(s) during this process.
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   Step 3: simply give it a good soaking in a mineral oil.

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   Step 4: If the knife has non-metal parts

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   Step 5: your job will be trickier.

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   Step 6: Repeat several times over the course of a week

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   Step 7: buffing the rust and working the oil into the hinge(s).

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