Which Oil or Wax for Handles?

customizerwannabe · Jul 23, 2009

I've heard oiling or waxing the handles of Busse knives brings out the "look". Can anyone give me tips and/or brands of oil or wax they use? Thanks

kdstrick · Jul 23, 2009

Mineral oil works great on the micarta handles to bring out the colors.

Give it a shot.

customizerwannabe · Jul 23, 2009

Sweet. Thanks a bunch.

Bigfattyt · Jul 24, 2009

mineral oil will only last for a very little time. I have used brown shoe polish on my handles. It does darken them, and eventually it lightens back up. It seems to be grippy enough. I will try and post some pics.

the Ash handle is actually black canvas. It took a nice brown shine.

greenbladepb · Jul 24, 2009

Teak oil on canvas. Its what we use at Begg Knives. I used it on my FBMLE and it looks great! Use WD40 on paper
Mark

U.C.O.K. · Jul 24, 2009

What happen if I use WD40 on canvas micarta?

DavidZ · Jul 24, 2009

I have used clear shoe polish. It works great. Not as shiny as mineral oil, but lasts longer and is not greasy.

resinguy · Jul 24, 2009

People have used tung oil, linseed oil, and Tru Oil for a more permanent finish.

adrock1978 · Jul 24, 2009

resinguy said:
People have used tung oil, linseed oil, and Tru Oil for a more permanent finish.

With equal results? I'm gonna see if I have any of those laying around.

resinguy · Jul 24, 2009

adrock1978 said:
With equal results? I'm gonna see if I have any of those laying around.

Can't say, haven't got around to trying it myself. But those are all drying oils, the dry times will vary, but the end results may not be that different.

customizerwannabe · Jul 24, 2009

Thanks for the input. Guess I'll try a few things.:thumbup:

din · Jul 24, 2009

I ususallly just drizzle the grease that comes off my bacon onto the handles when I'm done cooking breakfast. seems to work okay.

TewlMakr · Jul 24, 2009

Ive used the Remington Gun oil in the spray can.(green can with yellow lid.)
Works great!

Bravado · Jul 25, 2009

Good advice.

stabber · Jul 28, 2009

WD40 will also work. I personally don't like any oil on the handle for grip purposes. El Natural

stricknine · Jul 28, 2009

i have always went with wax on wood and oil on the metal, mineral oil is excellent on the metal, most anything that you wax your furniture with will work on the scales.

i never store any knife in a sheath, especially leather.

sometimes i will just use plain wax paper to wrap the knife in, hence the butcher paper that many knives are shipped in.

Bigfattyt · Jul 29, 2009

DavidZ said:
I have used clear shoe polish. It works great. Not as shiny as mineral oil, but lasts longer and is not greasy.

I need to get some clear polish. I need to make my SS handle shiny again. I took the purdy off when I stripped it.