{"title":"Knife Maintenance","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vijays-handle-butter","title":"Vijay's Handle Butter","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"rtv7xq\" data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"333\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGive Your Favorite Knives the Finish They Deserve\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ngq4mu\" data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"409\" class=\"\"\u003ePremium Handle Restoration \u0026amp; Maintenance Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eA sharp edge deserves a healthy handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eAfter restoring thousands of kitchen knives, I've seen beautiful knives ruined by dry, neglected wood. That's why I created \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eVijay's Handle Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e—a food-safe blend that nourishes thirsty wooden handles, brings out their natural grain, and helps protect them from drying, cracking, and everyday kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eIt's the same finish I use in my workshop after restoring heirloom Japanese knives, vintage carbon steel blades, and everyday chef's knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eWhether your knife is brand new or has been in your family for generations, a few drops will keep it looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eMade in Seattle. Handcrafted in small batches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eContains walnut oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vtcvuy\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e✔ Restores dry, faded wooden handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e✔ Brings out the natural beauty of wood grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e✔ Helps protect against moisture and drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e✔ Food-safe ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e✔ Perfect for Japanese knives, Western chef's knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, and wooden kitchen utensils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e✔ Made by a professional knife sharpener—not a cosmetics company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10irala\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eBefore \u0026amp; After\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eDry wood looks gray, chalky, and lifeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eJust a light coat of Handle Butter instantly deepens the color, highlights the figure of the wood, and leaves it with a smooth, natural feel—not a greasy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eYour knife will look cared for again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"peqbl9\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fc9j3a\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eClean and dry the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ykon99\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eApply a few drops with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3hq2tk\" data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eRub evenly into the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bhmnf4\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eLet it soak in for 10–15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ccxk4\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eBuff away any excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eFor severely dry handles, apply a second coat after several hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"em107h\" data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i5dp9x\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eJapanese kitchen knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bwvsc8\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eChef's knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bkt2jr\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eParing knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12gmo0z\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eHunting knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9byl5x\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eFolding knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cdgogv\" data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eWood knife scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"maym53\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eCutting boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qlrmct\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eWooden kitchen tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"k042mn\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eA Note From Vijay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eI started making this because I couldn't find a wood treatment that gave my customers' restored knives the finish they deserved. Every knife that leaves my shop gets treated with this blend. Now you can give your own knives that same professional finish at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e— Vijay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xu06y5\" data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eYes. The ingredients are food safe when used as directed on wooden knife handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"37iqwu\" data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eWill it make my handle slippery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eNo. Once absorbed and buffed, it leaves a smooth, natural finish—not a greasy coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1s7e929\" data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eMost home cooks only need to apply it every few months. If your knife sees heavy use or frequent washing, monthly applications will keep the wood looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"n2uoe4\" data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003eCan I use it on cutting boards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eYes. It works beautifully on wooden cutting boards, butcher blocks, and wooden utensils as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qcwkkz\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eWhat woods does it work on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eNearly all hardwood knife handles including walnut, maple, oak, rosewood, ebony, olive wood, cocobolo, stabilized woods, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ikfpmx\" data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3273\" class=\"\"\u003ePair It With a Professional Sharpening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eThe sharpest knives deserve healthy handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eAdd a bottle of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eVijay's Handle Butter™\u003c\/strong\u003e to your next sharpening order and keep your knives looking as good as they cut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magnolia Knife Sharpening","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264283558057,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5417\/9497\/files\/butter_label_buffer.png?v=1784061739"}],"url":"https:\/\/magnoliaknife.com\/collections\/knife-maintenance.oembed","provider":"Magnolia Knife Sharpening","version":"1.0","type":"link"}