Need some tips on rust....

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scottybuck

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I just got a Dozier canoe knife, and want to take every possible step to keep it from rusting up on me. What do you guys do to your knives? Thanks in advance!
 
Yes, that's the best. I've used it, and recommended it for years. I even sell it. That's how much I belive in it.:D :D :D
 
I have used many materials to protect against rust including Marine Tuf Cloth. What I have found is that if you use your knife whatever you have coated it with will come off in a matter of minutes and offer no significant level of protection along all the contact areas.

What is critical is that after the knife has been used to clean and dry it as soon as possible. If you are not living in a very humid enviroment this is often enough to keep the blade free of rust. However if there is a lot of moisture in the air you will need some kind of protection on the blade, a light oil or wax will do fine.

-Cliff
 
Call me ignorant, but I've been dying to find out how I can protect the part of the blade (in full tang knives) that is hidden under the bolster and handle scales?

Can't oil it directly and moisture can get in (and stay in). Similar problem with those types of high carbon Japanese swords which cannot be disassembled.

Anybody can enlighten me...please???

Thanks in advance

(P.S. I think Strider applies a coating to the tang which is very effective in resisting corrosion, but no other custom maker I know does the same...)
 
I strongly recommend a good synthetic oil. I use Birchwood Casey's Sheath, available at better gun stores or Brownell's. The advantage of oil is that it spreads by itself. If an area gets wiped clean, the oil will usually migrate to cover it. Most all synthetic oils contain silicone or teflon; both are excellent moisture barriers. This is especially useful for folders, and those areas at or under bolsters on fixed blade knives.

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everyone always complains about rust like it is the plague.

if your knife gets some rust just wash it away. the knife will live and so will you.

I think everyone who is afraid of rust should leave a knife (not your best one) outside for a few days until it is covered. then either scrub it with soap and water or steel wool then some oil and it will be good as new.
 
Another vote for Sentry Solutions Tuf-Cloth and related products. I've had really good results, especially with the Marine Tuf-Cloth.
 
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I recommend ballistol for under the handle (it is so thin it soaks in, and over time it becomes very greasy) for the blade use marine tuff cloth, because it protects even the contact areas. but...it's toxic, so no food preparation.
 
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