Olive, Safflower, Canola oil...for knives

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str8flexed

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Are these oils okay for oiling blades to prevent rust and general maintenance? I did a brief search and it seemed to suggest that any oil is mostly okay. I just looked in the pantry and those were the ones readily available, plus they're food-safe because I sometimes cut food with my knives.

Thanks!
 
Those cooking oils go rancid with time .... I would use mineral oil which is food safe.
 
Don't use vegetable based oils, as was said above, they'll go gooey in time.
Use a mineral based oil, motor oil, sewing machine oil, even Vaseline...
 
Food-grade mineral oil. Use it on your cutting boards, wooden spoons, etc. as well.

I wouldn't necessarily want vaseline, motor oil, etc. in my food.
 
Dakki said:
Food-grade mineral oil. Use it on your cutting boards, wooden spoons, etc. as well.

I wouldn't necessarily want vaseline, motor oil, etc. in my food.
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Motor oils?- No.
Vaseline - OK...it's just high viscosity mineral oil.
 
I use olive oil on my blades and 3-in-1 for the pivot points, it's not the greatest oil but it is still better than nothing, I haven't had olive oil go rancid, you only put a small amount and wipe off the excess.
 
Go to a butcher supply store and buy a quart of mineral oil. Way cheaper than the drugstore per ounce, and you can do ALL your knives and cuttingboards spoons,etc. for years with no worries. I always take a small bottle in the bush.
 
str8flexed said:
Are these oils okay for oiling blades to prevent rust and general maintenance? I did a brief search and it seemed to suggest that any oil is mostly okay. I just looked in the pantry and those were the ones readily available, plus they're food-safe because I sometimes cut food with my knives.

Thanks!
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Sorry for going off topic but I noticed your username, are you Layne Norton?
 
Roger999

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No, but I am a big fan of his :-D

OT: I assume you post on bb.com? are you a miscer or a t-miscer?
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You guys got email? :)
 
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