Best way to protect damascus - EDC vs collector

I use Breakfree CLP. It cleans, lubricates, and protects. It is same as "Rem-Oil" which you can find at any gun store. I used it on M-16's many years ago and it was great at removing the crud.
 
I just got a can of ballistol, which is supposed to emulsify with water instead of float on top of it - haven't decided how to test it yet. It smells a little odd.

-Daizee
 
John Katt said:
Nice..... LOL


I have been using WD40 on my guns and knives for a long time, and I have yet to find any rust after a long day of hunting

And before any ones says bluing stops rust, forget and leave a wet gun in a case over night and you will see how very little rust protection bluing provides, learned that one the hard way :mad:
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WD40 is a Water Resistant Solvent, not a good coating to protect carbon steel. Boeshield T9 Leaves behind a waxy coating designed to oppose moisture.
 
I use Renn wax on all my damascus blades. I apply a very thin layer, let it dry for a few minutes (even though instructions say you can buff immediately), buff it well, and then apply another very thin layer, let it dry and buff.

I usually apply Renn to multiple blades at the same time so by the time I'm done with the last blade the first is ready to buff. The reason I use 2 coats is because damascus blades can have uneven surfaces due to the multi-layers, so it ensures the blade is well-protected.
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
I have started using "Strike Hold", which is a penetrating oil. It comes in a pump bottle.
Lacy ( Alabama Damascus) turned me on to it. He says it helps keep the etch good looking and rust free better than anything he has used. They use it to set the etch after rinsing and neutralizing their damascus.

http://strike-hold.com/
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Love me some Strike Hold. Works extremely well on blades and things that go bang.
 
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