Renaissance Wax?

[iceaxe]

I see references to Renaissance Wax in various threads, but I didn't find a thread dedicated to it.

Mind sharing your opinion if you've used it? Also, since no product is right for everything all the time, I'd appreciate your thoughts about when and/or when not to use. I.e., is it for safe queens only, better on some metals than others, woods, micarta, etc...?

Thanks.

ia

 

[carloscinco0219]

I like it. It's the last thing I'll rub on a knife prior to putting it up. It helps keep carbon steel from staining due to normal carry and handling. Especially if you bring a carbon steel knife to show and tell. It has not harmed natural materials like stacked leather, horn, antler or ivory.
You still have to lubricate the joints with White Lightnin' or aerosol dry teflon spray. There is supposed to be a furniture wax sold in antique stores that is as good as Renaissance wax and a bit cheaper.

 

[HJK]

I used to use it quite alot as part of my search for something to prevent corrosion in the field. It really isn't very good for that. Marine Tuff cloth was a little better, but really, any good oil is about as good if re-applied when needed. For ordinary use and storage, it is very good on metal and a variety of other material too. There were discussions about this a few years ago and they may still be in the archives. I'd like to know too if opinions have changed.

 

[spyken]

doesn't work in the equatorial climate for rust prevention. and is difficult to remove. I prefer to use oil.

 

[nozh2002]

Did anybody try Carnauba for this? It is great for leather and wood.

Thakns, Vassili/