Rust Prevention ... Without Forcing a Patina

bobbywett

bobbywett

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Hi Everyone,

I'm curious, what do you folks use on carbon blades to prevent rust? I've used Paste Wax, WD-40, Rem-Oil and other such products, but still find myself sanding out those dreaded finger print rust spots.

Forcing a patina is fine on some blades, but I like the look of a clean satin finish on a blade too.

Thanks for any recipes,

Bobby
 
Renaissance wax works pretty well from what I hear. I haven't tried it myself, as I can't find any locally.
 
I've been using Sportmans Rig2high grade oil lubricant, "fortified with corrosion inhibitors, acid neutralizers and waxes. It displaces moisture, won't gum up or attract dirt."
 
Spray silicone lubricant works really well too, but you need to clean it off really good with carb cleaner before continuing to work with the steel, its crazy slippery

OK cue the WD haters ;0)
 
Marine tuff cloth/solution is probably some of the best stuff out there. Not sure if its food safe though, but does the job well.
 
Mobil 1 is some of the best, even after washing with dawn the first time water will still beads up on metal, it seems to take several washing to get it off.
I had a custom muzzleloader built for me by Steve Zhin out in Wyoming. He told me a story about when our military first went to the sand box, they were having problems with the ma deuces seizing up in that environment and no lube they used was helping. He said the call came back to the states, some old gunnery sgt. told them to use Mobil 1. Have not had a problem yet. That's the story anyways. He said he uses on all the guns he makes, even for long term storage, and says it is a lot cheaper then the premium stuff. I have been using it for years on my guns, and have yet to see any rust spots.
 
I started using Mobil 1 in the shop since I use it for final hand-sanding anyway. But as stated above, it's not particularly easy to clean off.

I'll look into the FrogLube because I very much prefer something food-safe when actually shipping knives out. Mineral oil works OK for that, but not great.
 
I appreciate all the suggestions folks. I'm going to test out a mess of your ideas.

Thanks a lot!!,

Bobby
 
WD40 is kind of like Goji Berries- does it cure all of mankind's ills, or doesn't it???

Might be good on firearms, but sure doesn't last in an open air shop in a damp climate. I find I need something stickier. M 1 sounds like a great option.
 
I use mineral oil. It works the best as a "working protectant", in my opinion. Stays where you put it, non-reactive and food safe. Not sure about mirror finishes, though... it has a wet look to it. I keep a soaked rag(in a plastic baggy) in my pack when in the woods. Keeps your hands all lady-like, too!
 
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