Blade Wax?

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I remember there being a wax that was good for carbon steel blades to help prevent rust and to even allow storage in the sheath. I think it was called Museum Wax or something... I could be wrong. What is a good thick protective material that one can apply to blades that might be stored in the sheath? I know you're not supposed to but I am simply low on safe space and storing them in the sheath is the only way I feel comfortable stacking them in bins.
 
Renaissance Wax, I think, is the name you're looking for.


However, it's not a good idea to store a knife in its sheath.

You can buy protective cordura zipper cases at a very reasonable price and store your knives in them.


For protection against corrosion, there are several good products.

I personally use RustFree, available from www.agrussell.com
 
Yep, sounds like you're thinking of Renaissance. I'm a woodworker - I've used it. It's too expensive for me to recommend when a can of Minwax will do just as good and last forever......on all your projects. Renaissance isn't magic...it's a micro-crystalline wax... it won;t do anything any other wax won;t do for your knife. The fact that some museums have used it doesn;t really mean much. They tried this wax (oh it's good wax, like most are), they liked it, they made it a standard for their museums, and Renaissance uses that as part of their advertising. Done. It's all marketing.

Better yet? Follow Rifon2's advice with a nylon case or a specialty oil.....OR...a regular household oil. If you really must store them in the sheath (leather?), waxes, specialty lubricants/protectants, or oils will help, along with a spot check every few months.
 
Here is the real skinny- just don't store them in their leather sheaths. If you feel that you must, any good paste wax or neutral shoe polish will work as well as Renaissance Wax. Check them often.
 
I know of one knife museum that uses bowling alley wax. Some people use carnuba wax.
 
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