Question about natural handle materials

MD13

MD13

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I'm curious what some of you that have wood or bone handled knives use to take care of them. Do you guys use Ren wax or anything on the handles? I know all the materials are stabilized, but do I need to, or should I do anything to keep the handles looking fresh? I know some guys have no intentions on using some of their special knives and have them as collector's items, but I handle my Mojo all the time, and plan on using it (This is not heresy, and I will not repent! :D). Just curious, thanks for any info :thumbup:

-Dan
 
I try to hit my bone handles with some mineral oil from time to time.
 
+1 on the mineral oil.

However, since they are stabilized, then technically they require nothing. Still, something like mineral oil or some type of non-abrasive cleaner or polish should keep them looking maawwwvvelous!
 
+1 on the mineral oil on Bone.

I don't think you should need it for wood, I never have, I just put a coat of Ren Wax on wood.
 
I don't normally put anything on wood or bone handles. Your mineral oil (our liquid paraffin oil available from pharmacies) does work well, though. Ren wax, I suppose, would, too, but I'm hesitant to wax anything I'm going to be holding in my hand for obvious reasons.
 
I use Ren Wax exclusively on all my non micarta and G10. I was told Mineral Oil oxidizes over time, Ren wax doesn't.

Greg
 
In speaking with the Bully at the Atlanta Blade show this year, he recommended Ren-Wax on all the non-Micarta, non-G-10 handles. He also went on to add that it worked great on keeping Satin SR-101 from oxidizing or discoloration (re-apply after hard use).
 
Jeepnut22 said:
In speaking with the Bully at the Atlanta Blade show this year, he recommended Ren-Wax on all the non-Micarta, non-G-10 handles. He also went on to add that it worked great on keeping Satin SR-101 from oxidizing or discoloration (re-apply after hard use).
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Sweet :thumbup: I talked to Bully a week or so ago about a custom SAR that had some discoloration that I was hoping to have cleaned up. I didn't know how uncoated SR-101 reacted with the environment, but now I know it can be prone to oxidation. I usually use a light coat of oil on all my bare carbon blades. Maybe I'll give the wax a try.

-Dan
 
I use mineral oil.

It does dry up, leather sheaths pull it away form the scales, my GW has a 'tan line' from a BCS sheath.


It's cheap, food safe, and when folks comment on how good the handle looks.....


I blame it on the laxative !! :D
 
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