Mineral oil on spyderco blue steel?

I personally think that a patina is a LOT nicer looking than a shiny blade, but that's just me...
 
american21 said:
Does a oil prevent patina? I like patina but I'm not sure on a collectible knife
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If the knife is never used, kept immaculately clean & dry, and oiled completely, it may not patina noticeably. Otherwise, eventually some patina (oxidation) will form on a high-carbon non-stainless blade. Other stuff like food acids or anything else acidic will oxidize it as well. I'd think it'd be simpler, if you're planning to carry or use the knife at all, to just let the patina form on it's own, while staying ahead of rusting issues. Rusting (the red kind) is what damages & pits the steel, whereas the ordinary black oxide (patina) won't. Patina can always be polished off, but leaving it in place will help minimize actual rusting anyway, assuming you take care to clean the blade regularly and keep it dry when not in use.


David
 
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