Patina or keepin 'er lubed?

No Patina here. I just prefer a clean blade and not one that looks dirty. JMO!!!
 
Depends. Some I let patina, some I keep clean.

This Hunter is my most used Fiddleback in the kitchen. I polish it almost every time I use it.



 
Patina seems to offer some corrosion resistance to carbon steels, plus the shiny stropped convex edge looks awesome in contrast to the patina!
 
Users I let patina naturally, though once or twice a year, I do clean them with 600/1200 grit as a "Spa" treatment.

After cleaning outdoor knives, I us Ballistol. Food knives get Olive oil.

Bill
 
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I keep one of these filled with mineral oil next to my storage box... and knives get "painted" with oil before they go back ..


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Heespharm said:
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I keep one of these filled with mineral oil next to my storage box... and knives get "painted" with oil before they go back ..


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That's a more tidier solution than my mineral soaked rag in a ziploc bag. I'm going to take a look at Amazon and try one out.

On topic: I like both, a nice shiny blade and a good patina. Flitz/Mothers, lube, bare leather and some good old O1/A2 used on Fiddlebacks you can go back and forth between patina or not on your favorite knives.
 
I love watching the patina on my Bushfinger change with use. My other Fiddleback's in storage get a little Obenauf's bees wax on them.
 
I go patina. Most of my FB are O1, O2, and live by the sea; I heard patina offers some corrosion protection, so I'll often force patina ... Also cause (imo) I think it looks bad ass but I still keep a mineral oil rag with my gear for both blade and handle.
Flitz has always been my go to cleaner for any hard stuff, it takes off any patina or rust that's started (like when my sheath has gotten to wet while camping)

... Slightly off topic; I will used 'true oil' on any wood scales I take to the beach a lot too
 
FeralGentleman said:
That's a more tidier solution than my mineral soaked rag in a ziploc bag. I'm going to take a look at Amazon and try one out.

On topic: I like both, a nice shiny blade and a good patina. Flitz/Mothers, lube, bare leather and some good old O1/A2 used on Fiddlebacks you can go back and forth between patina or not on your favorite knives.
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I like a good patina on a knife, primarily because it lets me know I'm giving it the love it needs. For care, I've found that Boos Blocks board cream works excellent for long-term protection. It is made from unbleached beeswax and food grade mineral oil. It is a little pricey, but when you consider how little of an amount you need for what you are trying to accomplish it's actually a bargain. Works great on wood and synthetic handles

http://www.johnboos.com/Items_page.asp?s=r&SalesCode=&Prod=2&Page=29&Group=60&hdg=Boos Board Cream &nsf=False&nsfc=False&csa=False

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I like a good patina on a knife, primarily because it lets me know I'm giving it the love it needs. For care, I've found that Boos Blocks board cream works excellent for long-term protection. It is made from unbleached beeswax and food grade mineral oil. It is a little pricey, but when you consider how little of an amount you need for what you are trying to accomplish it's actually a bargain. Works great on wood and synthetic handles

http://www.johnboos.com/Items_page.asp?s=r&SalesCode=&Prod=2&Page=29&Group=60&hdg=Boos Board Cream &nsf=False&nsfc=False&csa=False

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That's good stuff but then I found out it's mineral oil and beeswax... I used to make my own


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I let my carbon steel knives naturally aquire their own patina from use. But, I always give them a light coat of oil after use too.
 
Southern Gent said:
I like a good patina on a knife, primarily because it lets me know I'm giving it the love it needs. For care, I've found that Boos Blocks board cream works excellent for long-term protection. It is made from unbleached beeswax and food grade mineral oil. It is a little pricey, but when you consider how little of an amount you need for what you are trying to accomplish it's actually a bargain. Works great on wood and synthetic handles

http://www.johnboos.com/Items_page.asp?s=r&SalesCode=&Prod=2&Page=29&Group=60&hdg=Boos Board Cream &nsf=False&nsfc=False&csa=False

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The mineral oil/bees wax is a good combo. I've not used it on a knife but I should really. For spoon carvers, a lot of guys make it and use it to coat a finished product. They call it "spoon butter" :D
 
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