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i was wondering what ppl use to keep their carbon steel knives from rusting? i bought some gun oil and it will do the trick but it leaves a water stain almost cloudy finish.

is there anything better?

thanks

Jason
 
I use CLP, long term storage Use a gun grease and coat it good. I just wipe it down after every outing with clp and it should keep you from rusting.
I am sure there are better ways but this works for me until somthing better comes along.
 
I use WD-40. It was designed for exactly this purpose, preventing rust. The WD-40 actually stands for "Water Deterent" formula 40. But I've never used it on carbon steel, so I'm not sure how it will react to the metal.
 
WD=Water Displacement, not water deterrent. Yes, it will deter water, but WD40 evaporates within a few months, leaving behind a hard yellow residue and no corrosion protection.

Are you wanting protection for long term storage (i.e. a collection that is seldom or never used) or during regular use (i.e. field/hunting knife)?

Many people like Rennaissance Wax for protecting blades for long term storage, but like guns, carbon steel knives should be taken out and inspected periodically.

On a user, especially on one that could come in contact with food, then use something food safe. Mineral oil, olive oil, etc.
 
Birchwood Casey makes a product called Sheath that is made strictly as a rust preventative. All new guns that I ever saw comes with this on them and it works very good, even in a very high humidity enviroment. Most Wal Marts in this area carry this item.
 
I work with 1080 which is a high carbon steel and I love the results of Renaissance Wax. I coat my blades with it if I ain't gonna be using it for a while and also after I wash the blade after I have used it. Never have any rust and it also helps prevent finger prints from showing. A little bit of it goes a very long way and is not hard to get at all. Many suppliers sell it.
 
J.McDonald Knives said:
I work with 1080 which is a high carbon steel and I love the results of Renaissance Wax. I coat my blades with it if I ain't gonna be using it for a while and also after I wash the blade after I have used it. Never have any rust and it also helps prevent finger prints from showing. A little bit of it goes a very long way and is not hard to get at all. Many suppliers sell it.
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I recently purchased some Renaissance Wax, and was wondering how most people choose to apply it. Buff it on with a rag or cotton ball?
 
Neutral paste wax shoe polish wears better than Rennaissance Wax, and it's a lot cheaper.
R-W is made for items that won't be handled.
 
ElectricZombie said:
I recently purchased some Renaissance Wax, and was wondering how most people choose to apply it. Buff it on with a rag or cotton ball?
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Get a little on your fingers, smear it on the metal parts and quickly wipe away with a soft rag. If you wait too long it will leave smudges and take forever to get off. It leaves a light film of protection.
 
i prefer to use whatever oil i have in the cabinets!( olive oil and veggie oil come to mind) the few knives i do have i use to cut food though.
 
Mineral oil, olive oil, and the veggie oils are better for knives that are used on food items.
 
Ren. wax will work but I have found that I get better results with "Mother's Car Wax". When you think about it what is car wax designed to do but keep the moisture out. It is made with carnuba wax which is one of the hardest waxes and is the most durable protectant that I have used.

Gary
 
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