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Storage and rust prevention tips

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I am reaching out for tips on how to best store by knives, especially my high carbon knives. I keep them oiled and recently switched to Tuf-Glide. I also recently purchased some VCI paper. Is it okay to wrap oiled knives in VCI for added protection? I live in a very humid area so I want to take any steps I can. I appreciate any suggestions.
 
I'm in central Alabama and it's pretty much always like 75 to 90 percent humidity. I've never had any issues just keeping them oiled and in a Pelican case. But yea, VCI paper would just add another layer of protection in my mind.

But I will say that in the room where *most* of my knife cases are along with the 2 big gun safes, I do run a dehumidifier. Think it's rated for like +/- 800sq feet.

It's amazing in just 24 hours how much water that little thing can pull out of the air.
 
Isn't Tuf-Glide oil free? I am leary of some of the things marketed to inhibit corrosion - some of the formulations out there are better suited as salad dressing. I have gone over to Mil-Comm MC 2500. It is an oil formulation developed for military applications. The requirements for firearm protection entail being able to deal with corrosive environments far worse than what I would do to my knives.
 
Corton93 said:
I'm in central Alabama and it's pretty much always like 75 to 90 percent humidity. I've never had any issues just keeping them oiled and in a Pelican case. But yea, VCI paper would just add another layer of protection in my mind.

But I will say that in the room where *most* of my knife cases are along with the 2 big gun safes, I do run a dehumidifier. Think it's rated for like +/- 800sq feet.

It's amazing in just 24 hours how much water that little thing can pull out of the air.
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Thanks, I’ve been thinking that I need to start running a dehumidifier.
 
blue_tyson said:
Isn't Tuf-Glide oil free? I am leary of some of the things marketed to inhibit corrosion - some of the formulations out there are better suited as salad dressing. I have gone over to Mil-Comm MC 2500. It is an oil formulation developed for military applications. The requirements for firearm protection entail being able to deal with corrosive environments far worse than what I would do to my knives.
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I was using some generic knife oil, but just recently bought Tuf-Glide. I read and got number of recommendations that said it was effective. However, what you said makes sense. Might have to look into it. Thanks.
 
Tuff glide works great. It doesn’t need oil to inhibit corrosion. It’s a dry lube in a liquid suspension. Once it dries it leaves a corrosion barrier.

I keep a rig rag in a ziplock soaked down with the stuff and give everything a buff. Works great, and it’s about as humid as a musty swamp here.

Much worse IMO to soak things down with oil. Grit and dust stick to it. Create scratches and gunk up actions. Not so with tuff glide since it’s dry.

Check on your stuff once in a while. You might open a case or pull something out of a sheath to bitter amazement. If you check on it once in a while it won’t be too far gone.
 
I rarely get real rust and I live basically in a swamp. I do take care of my non stainless blades, but all i do is wipe them dry if wet and just use whatever grease or oil is at hand. Coconut oil, bacon grease, it's all good.
It is interesting, that there are four types of rust and the classic red/brown rust is the bad one. I mostly get patinas though and I really encourage and welcome them.
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Types of Rust | VCI Knowledge | Rust Facts - Armor VCI

Corrosion, and specifically types of rust, are caused by one or more of three general factors: process, packaging, or environmental.
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