Best penetrating blade oil

[TWD3]

What is the general consensus? What is the best oil for conditioning and treating our blades against rust? Something that is non-toxic and food safe.

 

[Another Shepherd]

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Corrosion testing

So after getting a couple of the top contenders (as a benchmark) from this testing, I decided to do my own testing in a variety of conditions and ways. This will be ongoing testing over the coming months/years. I'm using some sample blades in 1095 steel that were sandblasted and degreased for...

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[jjg6319]

I normally use Renaissance wax on the blade and then coat it with CLP Collector to guard against rust. I have no idea if it is food safe.

You can read about the oil here:

Break-Free Collector Long Term Gun Storage Preservative Gun Oil 4oz

Developed to protect firearms for up to five years in storage, Break-Free Collector exceeds stringent military specifications. Recommended for the...

www.midwayusa.com

Here is the wax:

https://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Micro-Crystalline-Wax-Polish-65/dp/B001DSZWEM

 

[Kirk Raptor]

I've had good luck with TSI-321, which is sold as both a fishing reel lube and a firearm CLP. It's also great on air rifles as it neither diesels nor attack seals. I cannot speak to food toxicity, though its MSDS looks pretty benign, as I recall.

 

[nickycat]

Try FrogLube if you want non toxic.

Another Shepard posted some great information that is well worth your time to read

Comprehensive Corrosion Test: 46 Products Compared | Day At The Range

dayattherange.com

Corrosion testing

So after getting a couple of the top contenders (as a benchmark) from this testing, I decided to do my own testing in a variety of conditions and ways. This will be ongoing testing over the coming months/years. I'm using some sample blades in 1095 steel that were sandblasted and degreased for...

www.bladeforums.com

 

[000Robert]

Good ole Mineral oil for food safe. ALG Defense Go-Juice claims to be non-toxic but I don't know how much.

 

[kane22]

FWIW in my testing no oil held up very well at all. Keep in mind this was testing steel left out in the elements. The first time it rained at all, the was the end of the oils. I'd look for some kind of paste, if they could be in harsh environments.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Vaseline works well and is nontoxic.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

I use Rennaisance wax as recommended above. But only on Damascus blades and I give 3 coats, one every day or so for 3 days. Because Damascus has surface unevenness (unless it's Damasteel, which I use just 1 coat). My regular blades I wipe with an oil-impreganted cloth, of which there are many on Amazon.

Oh, renn wax will make your blades (and handles) really shine, in addition to providing protection.