I used Renaissance Wax for the first time today on two of my Bowie knives... I'm now a believer! 😊

[PocketKnifeJimmy]

I used Renaissance Wax on two of my knives in this display today... (on the Cold Steel Frontier Bowie, and on the 'California Knife' Bowie).
Wow!... This stuff really works... it's fabulous!

I know it's been used in museums all over the world for decades, well... Renaissance Wax sure gets two thumbs up from me!

 

[jmh33]

Been using it for at least 20yrs!!
Can’t beat it!!
John

 

[Stelth]

It's good stuff. I use it on my knives but it's also great on leather. It repels dirt and dust on my shoes and they look shinier longer. I bought the 65 ml size 3 years ago and I still have enough to last another few months.

 

[PocketKnifeJimmy]

I will be using it on certain knives... My Damascus blades and blued steel blades are definitely going to be getting the Renaissance Wax treatment

 

[Legendary_Jarl]

It's a coating to protect the blade? Is it toxic? how much do you apply?

 

[LEGION 12]

I use it on my swords that I don't plan on using for awhile , one's I do use I use oil easier to apply .

 

[PocketKnifeJimmy]

It's good stuff. I use it on my knives but it's also great on leather. It repels dirt and dust on my shoes and they look shinier longer. I bought the 65 ml size 3 years ago and I still have enough to last another few months.

Yeah, I used it on this Camillus Cutlery made knife, it did wonders to the blued steel and the leather handle

 

[PocketKnifeJimmy]

It's a coating to protect the blade? Is it toxic? how much do you apply?

It's like waxing a car's finish, but doesn't have any acidic substances to hurt your items... It's a go to for museums, so it's been tested big time from museums having used it for decades!

 

[Stelth]

You rub it on, let it sit for a minute or two then buff it with a cloth. You don't need much.

 

[The Mastiff]

I've used it for at least 10 years, probably longer. I swear by it. It not only looks good but I don't sweat people getting fingerprints on knives. I've seen fingerprints etch into bluing in an hour here in NC in the hot summer.

I was amazed when I first began using it at how much gunk it polished off when applying. Stuff I couldn't see or detect but noticed on the rag. For pure display looks there is nothing like it IMO. I also use it on my pocket knives with tool steels and carbon steels to keep them clean and shiny . It obviously won't protect against scratches in hard use but it makes clean up easier. Sap and tape glue comes off a lot easier with it. It has gotten to be a quick process for me and takes only a few minutes per knife, especially after the first application. The only real warning is to use clean cloths and not oily or dirty ones. You really work against yourself doing that.

 

[jjg6319]

It is good stuff. A can will last you a long time.

 

[Fonedork]

Be careful, the first stage is a solvent and then it cures to the protective wax.

 

[PocketKnifeJimmy]

It's easy to apply, but I'm quite the meticulous sort of a guy, so I take my time doing these things.

I think I may do this one after I get home from work tomorrow.

 

[Bob Denman]

Dang! That does a nice job! Where can you buy this stuff?

 

[sgt1372]

Dang! That does a nice job! Where can you buy this stuff?

AMZN or EB, of course. LOL!

 

[Stelth]

I bought mine on eBay. At the time it was cheaper. If you have Prime Amazon is probably better.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! I'll let my 'puter do the heavy lifting!

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Just ordered some. I use to use it years ago and it worked well.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Question: can I just wipe off the light oil on my blades with a dry cloth before applying?

 

[JWright214]

Any opinions on this vs tuf cloth on carbon steel knives that are being used & carried?