mewolf1
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This.:thumbup:
Before the internet I carried a USA made Schrade Sharpfinger.
The only time it got oiled was when it got sharpened.
Even then I wiped most of it off.
Never gave a thought to keeping it oiled or inducing patina.
After a while it looked like an old hammer.
I was meticulous about keeping the blade dry though.
I never had it rust on me.
Camping, saltwater fishing on boats and piers…
Once when out on the boat with too much sun and too many beers I didn't wash it with soap and water when I got home.
It had an orange layer of talcum powder like rust on it. That came off with some WD40 and 0000 steel wool in a couple of rubs.
Don't over think it. Your knife won't rust away.