Preventative maintenance question

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bradytx

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I just purchased my lifetime knife, a Case Tony Bose Wilfred Lockback Hunter in Chestnut bone.

I plan to use this knife for decades on end. Is there anything I can put on the bone scales to prevent cracking/splitting 20-30 years down the line? When wiping the blade down with mineral oil, is it ok to put a drop on a rag for a quick scale wipe down?

Other than keeping the blade/joint oiled, is there anything else I need to worry about?
 
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You can't predict much with bone, it can crack around the pins and if you should drop it.....That said, many decades old user bone knives are thriving and looking beautiful with all that pocket wear, use it and don't worry.
 
Congrats on your new knife, can't wait to see it. I just wipe some mineral oil on the bone scales now and then during a sharpening.
 
I wouldn't use oil on the handle and blade if you plan to use the knife; oil is too greasy on your hands and pants. I use Ren Wax on my Case Bose knives' blade and covers to make them "purty" but in reality, you don't have to do anything. Tony Bose designed the knife with durable materials and Case bone and 154CM steel will hold up w/o oiling the blade or covers. All you really have to do is just a little oil in the joint when needed. If it gets dirty, just wash it out with soap and water and dry with a paper towel.
 
If it’s going to be your main user , the oils from your hands should do the trick. Mineral oil for joints, possible sharpening medium, and a light sprucing up of the scales. Sounds like a great choice! I really like these knives, but haven’t handled one. Looking forward to your photos and impressions.
Thanks, Neal
 
Seconded on lemon oil for bone. the stuff is used on guitar frets so try the music store.
Beeswax or Carnuba wax .go for a natural organic type polish.
 
This is interesting. In the coconut oil thread several people have recommended against extended exposure to mineral oil for stag. Given that Case has endorsed the approach that is recommended by IKCA, I think that is what I will follow. Note that several in that other thread also recommended Renaissance Wax (which I'm putting on my next Amazon order).
 
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