How to prevent an oily thumb?

[drop_point_hero]

drop_point_hero I too set mine on a tissue sometimes to see if the oil has done its job.

Yeah it's a great way to see all of the blank gunk that comes out of the knife.

 

[Lapedog]

Yes, sounds like you might be applying to much oil in the first place. Very little oil is needed for the lubrication effect.

Here is a great thread that discusses how much lube is too much, how much is too little.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/has-anyone-done-a-any-lubrication-friction-testing.1510135/