Louis Martin Custom Knives · Est. 1993

Louis Martin Custom Knives

Knife Accessories & Care Products

Quick Answer

Louis Martin offers a range of knife accessories including whetstones, leather strops, sharpening rods, replacement sheaths, and care products to complement and maintain your handmade knife collection.

A great knife deserves great care. Louis Martin's accessory lineup provides everything needed to maintain, sharpen, store, and display your handmade knives properly — extending the life and performance of your investment.

Characteristics & Construction

Sharpening Systems

Japanese whetstones (1000/3000/8000 grit), leather strops loaded with chromium oxide compound, and sharpening rods in smooth ceramic and diamond-coated steel.

Sheaths and Storage

Hand-stitched leather sheaths in custom sizes, Kydex sheaths for tactical knives, magnetic display strips, and lined display cases for collector pieces.

Care Products

Food-grade mineral oil for Damascus and high-carbon blades, Renaissance Wax for display pieces, neatsfoot oil for leather sheaths, and microfiber cleaning cloths.

Care & Maintenance

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    Store accessories properly

    Store whetstones dry and flat. Leather strops should be stored flat or rolled, not folded. Conditioned leather goods last decades; dried leather cracks within years.

Knife Accessories — Frequently Asked Questions

What oil should I use on my Damascus knife?
Food-grade mineral oil is our recommendation for knives that contact food. For display pieces or non-food-contact blades, Renaissance Wax provides superior long-term protection. Avoid WD-40 on knife blades — it's a water displacer, not a long-term rust inhibitor.
What grit whetstone do I need?
A 1000-grit stone repairs damaged edges; a 3000-grit stone sharpens a maintained edge; an 8000-grit stone polishes to a mirror-refined cutting edge. For most knife maintenance, a combination 1000/3000 stone covers all needs.

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