How to protect my hatchet?

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Phisikos

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Hey all - been prowling around here intermittenly as these forums tend to show in results often when i search the interwebs for various answers... so i finally registered!

I just recently dipped my Estwing hatchet into acid to etch images into either side... everything came out great and i've now got lots of sanding to do and i'll have to rework the edge as best i can (still a total newbie with that)

but now that it's been etched i expect it to rust much easier... what is the best option to protect it and not damage the leather sheath that came with it? I've looked into beeswax and linseed oil but honestly i'm just not sure what is best... i know i can always clean any rust off, but i'd prefer to at least treat it well to begin with... even considered a clear laquer.

Any advice would be greatly apprechiated... i've read a few threads on this but there's always a whole lot of different opinions
 
any suggestions on something simpler? Ideally i'm lookin for something i might find at Home Depot or Walmart for a few bucks less...

I realize how annoying it is for me to ask what the best thing is and then immediately request something lesser... I just wanna be able to find something i can pick up maybe later tonight or over the weekend. That said, i will definately look into Aegis Solutions in the future, as my knife collection is suddenly growing by the day
 
Buy a small can of boiled linseed oil at ACE, use a cotton rag to spread a THIN coat on the hatchet. Will not rust or discolor. If you use it, the linseed will come right off the edge, just reapply to the edge. rasp21.
 
Every rust protector has a use that is ideal for it, and it can be a bit of a challenge between cost and effectiveness. You could look at something like fluid film. It smells a bit funny, but works well, and shouldn't harm the leather. Other stuff is worth trying as well, pretty much anything you put on it will come off as soon as you use the hatchet, so look for stuff on the cheaper end, and don't really worry about how well it sticks under usage.
WD-40 evaporates quickly, and might not be the best choice for long term storage.
 
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