What is going on with my knife??

[Hauscarl]

Hey, bought the Ashi 240 in white (mono steel) a couple of weeks ago. Did some carrots the other day, noticed a slight orange pebbling near the edge. Did some onions last night and now this is what I am seeing on the blade near the edge. If it weren’t monosteel I would say it’s delamination. Is this pitting? Did the onions remove what was actually a little rust and leave new metal exposed?

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Doesn't look like "pitting". Does it have topography or is it smooth?

 

[Bear]

It almost looks like it's coated with lacquer?

 

[Delat]

Probably lacquer - try wiping it down with acetone.

 

[cotedupy]

^ What they said. Relatively sure it's laquered.

I would probably also take it all off with acetone otherwise you'll continue to get bits of uneveness like this. (You can also use non-acetone nail polish removers).

It can take longer than you think - it's usually not just a quick wipe - but you'll be able to see the lacquer coming off, so can judge when it's gone. Also - acetone evaporates quite quickly so you may need a bit.

 

[tostadas]

Use a cotton ball or cotton pads for cleaning with acetone. Paper towels absorb too much of it and dont apply it as well as cotton.

 

[M1k3]

Makeup remover pads for the win!

 

[riba]

Makeup remover pads for the win!

Things can be quite different after makeup remover pads have been applied. Tread carefully.

 

[M1k3]

Things can be quite different after makeup remover pads have been applied. Tread carefully.

I'm talking about lacquer. Although I guess it'd still apply?

 

[MarcelNL]

I'm talking about lacquer. Although I guess it'd still apply?

If any lacquer is applied that statement is ever so much more true

 

[dafox]

Be careful with screened on kanji, it might remove the paint.

 

[Jovidah]

Even if it's a stamped or engraved kanji with paint in it there's a good chance it will remove the paint in the kanji. Any suggestions how to 'repaint' them are still welcome.

 

[MarcelNL]

smear in paint and let it dry, rub off the excess with something backed by something stiff (or a stone)?
That is how some folks paint the enamel/painted embossed labels found on vintage espresso machines.