Protecting Blades From Rust

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ncrockclimb

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I know that this has been covered here before, but my Google-Fu is weak and I cannot find the info for which I am looking. I want to protect my blades from rust. I have some blades that seldom see the light of day, others that get carried occasionally, and still other knives that get carried and used for everything including food prep. I am not sure if there is a "one size fits all" solution, or if different coatings work best for different situations.

Right now, I am considering giving all my knives a good coating of Renaissance Wax. However, I would love to get input from everyone here to see if there is a better option.

Thanks!!!
 
Mineral oil is real good to prevent rust and is food safe... I keep it in one of these Montana acrylic empty markers with 15mm tip and paint it on right before storage... it's on amazon for 7 bucks

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Renwax works well too but isn't food safe


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100% USP mineral oil. $2.99 at Walmart, food safe, protects steel and conditions natural scales. Best bang for you buck, period.
 
Mineral oil, butchers block oil, obenaufs, ballistol. I use them all depending one what is within reach :)
 
Obenauf's bees wax works great on protecting both leather and blades. It's food safe, has anti bacterial properties and smells great.
 
I find renwax to be the most effective for protecting the Khukuris in the safe. Mineral oil moves too much and creates exposure zones. I have also heard vaseline works alright. For my own purposes I am sticking with renwax,

The only consideration there is that the solvent used in the paste style waxes can and will dry out bone/horn/etc. There is a horn and hoofcare product I have heard of but have not tried yet.
 
You have a better chance of dying from exhaust fumes while driving in rush hour traffic than something like trace amounts of Renwax dried on a stored knife blade. So much conflicting info on that product online. Use it properly and don't eat it out of the jar like it is coconut oil. The stuff stinks until it dries but works well for long term storage. I keep a tin in the garage I bought to try out, but I will say simple 3 in 1 oil works better, is more accessible and is more economical in my experience on work tools. I could just need to sniff the renwax more to gain a better opinion of it.

For knives, USP mineral oil and Obenaufs heavy duty LP serves me well. The obenaufs does good on your leather sheaths and other leather products too so better bang for your buck. Mineral oil alone on carbon steel will require more regular maintenance than a mixture with obenaufs or similar products I have found.
 
Heespharm said:
Frog lube is great stuff ... and it's water resistance is phenomenal


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I've heard tales of Frog Lube rancidifying over time, though admittedly I've never tried the stuff.

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JesseT said:
I've heard tales of Frog Lube rancidifying over time, though admittedly I've never tried the stuff.

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I've had the same tub and liquid for about 4 years... not rancid yet


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The sole U.S. distributor of renwax says he eats it. But, you have to wait for the solvent to dissipate first (for best taste).
 
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