Spots on knives?

[beavercleaver]

 I have started to notice spots and marks on my knives and cleaver, much like water spots, though I wash and dry them immediately. Any ideas would be much appreciated!

[spotty]

The spots on anything... glass, knives,even after washing your car...

Its harmless, but its caused from minerals in the water. If you washed in 100% filtered water it would help prevent it...but is not nessesary.

Just wipe them clean after they air dry.

[question]

are they stainless steel?

[OP]

 Yes

[marriedguy]

Yes

Stainless is useless. The blades don't keep their edge for long and those knife sharpening gadgets end up giving you a bevelled edge which deteriorates over time. Best to buy knives with a mix of chromium/molybendium. This is why Trident, F-Dick etc are more expensive, the quality of the steel. Btw, invest in a steel as well.

[easy]

you can buy stainless steel cleaner at department stores. It removes the black which is oxidization on the steel. Use sparingly with a soft cloth and your cutlery will look like new.