Damascus lube?

[FlyingGriffin]

What is the best lube / protectant for damascus which will not erase the etch. I've been using mineral oil. Which of these are bad: Rem oil, 3 in 1, WD40, Sentry Tough Glide.

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[Reggie Barker]

I use Ballistol sportsman oil on all my blades.
Reggie

 

[Ed Caffrey]

Have you ever though about wax rather than oil? I've been using an automotive (Mother's Caranuba cleaner/wax) paste wax on my knives for several years now. I liked it so well that I now use it on my firearms too. It's not messy, doesn't draw dirt/grit like oils, and doesn't wipe off when you brush the item against something.

 

[Don Hanson III]

Like Ed said, I use wax also, works great.

 

[tom mayo]

waxon, waxoff............................grasshoppa!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I used to use Eezox, but have been using Ren Wax for the last year or so. It is doing the job.

 

[Kohai999]

A wax of some sort is ok for Damascus, but the only product that I have had consistent luck with on high finished satin carbon blades (800 grit or higher) is Tuff-Cloth/Glide that has been allowed to properly dry.

Since this is the case, I have been using the Tuff Cloth for all carbon based blades. Wax is what I used to use, Ren wax in particular, but my faith in it is no longer immutable. I do use wax on wood handles.

For lubing damascus folder blades, I like White Lightning or Pedro's Dry Chain Lube.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson