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OK so I'm freaking out a little. I noticed a cluster of small rust spots on the sheepsfoot of my EDC - a Kissing Crane Stockman. I thought I took fairly good care of it: kept it sharp, cleaned it every other week with Flitz and every so often (not often enough I guess) with Tuf Cloth.
I have seen a product called a Rust Eraser - does this work and will it scratch up the mirror polished blades? ANy suggestions for future protection (as you see I live in humid Houston!!)
I hear so much about Renaissance Wax - is this practical for an EDC or do I just need to keep a Marine Tuf Cloth in my pocket at all times?
Of course when I got home I frantically dragged all my knives out to inspect them. I keep them in Sack Ups after a wipe with a Tuf Cloth. They were all fine so I am thinking it could be moisture from my pocket! Please help this knife is only 6 months old but special as it was in my pocket when my daughter was born!
One final question: I was reading a thread about protecting your knives. One guy suggested: soaking them overnight in mineral oil, wiping them off and applying Renaissance wax. Are there any materials that the mineral oil would 'react' with? Most of my slipjoints are bone handles, a few stags but I have one of the new Queen Cocobolos on the way.
Thanks for taking time to read and any advice is appreciated!
I have seen a product called a Rust Eraser - does this work and will it scratch up the mirror polished blades? ANy suggestions for future protection (as you see I live in humid Houston!!)
I hear so much about Renaissance Wax - is this practical for an EDC or do I just need to keep a Marine Tuf Cloth in my pocket at all times?
Of course when I got home I frantically dragged all my knives out to inspect them. I keep them in Sack Ups after a wipe with a Tuf Cloth. They were all fine so I am thinking it could be moisture from my pocket! Please help this knife is only 6 months old but special as it was in my pocket when my daughter was born!
One final question: I was reading a thread about protecting your knives. One guy suggested: soaking them overnight in mineral oil, wiping them off and applying Renaissance wax. Are there any materials that the mineral oil would 'react' with? Most of my slipjoints are bone handles, a few stags but I have one of the new Queen Cocobolos on the way.
Thanks for taking time to read and any advice is appreciated!
Carbon steel slip joints will get a little rust from time to time, and they'll get stained. That's the "price" we pay, it's part of the deal.
It does give it a little character! I just was worried about it spreading!