Thompson Talon knives are not typical knives made from typical steel. They are crafted from one of the highest quality tool steel that money can buy, and as such they require a certain amount of special care.

1. You should not let your knife soak in water, it will rust. You should wash your knife by hand after you are done using it.

2. We don't recommend that you put your knife through a dish washer, the hot water is bad for the natural materials we use for the handles and if it is left with water on the blade it will rust.

3. Thompson Talon knives are "knives". If you need to pry something you need to get a pry bar, if you need to chop something you need to get an ax, but if you need to cut something you need to get a Thompson Talon.