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Stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. Nevertheless, it can meet its limits when it is put in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent ...). Matt black blade This black blade is matt and more resistant to rust than a classic stainless steel blade. This blade is more sensitive to the risk of scratching, be careful not to use abrasive products or sponges when you clean it. Handle Our oak comes from France. It is a hardwood, very resistant, to insects and fungi thanks to its high tannin content. It has a yellow-brown appearance, with regular veining. Matt black locking ring Virobloc is made in stainless steel with a specific black treatment which improves protection against corrosion. 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