Would just like to state that mine rusted. Wiped it dry with a semi damp towel. Left it inside the knife guard in my knife bag for two days and it had bright orange rust spots. A Carbonext can rust. Still love mine and would recommend it highly.CarboNEXT will rust? In what universe? Have you owned one? Yes, it will discolor. No, it will not rust, no more than any stainless knife.