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Now that I received my new small redwood what do I use to treat the wood? Would Renaissance Wax be a good choice? Or does the stabilized wood not need any treatment at all?
 
Yep. . .waxin' your wood with the Renaissance stuff will do it up nicely !
 
Gigone,
Where do you get Renaissance wax? Will it be okay on a Box Elder Sebenza? Lastly, would you recommend using it on a damascus sebbie blade?

Thanks,
Jason
 
It will shock you what Renaissance wax will do to the luster of your Box Elder ! The stuff brings out the natural shine ! It will enhance the beauty of the wood !

I got my Renaissance wax from Knife Art. Here is a link:

http://www.knifeart.com/knifecare.html

Definitely use Renaissance wax on a damascus blade.

It's just like using shoe polish/wax. Apply and wipe off using a very soft cloth. Keep in mind. . .use it sparingly !

If you get a "haze" on the metal or wood parts. . .take a very soft cloth and wipe it down.

Let us know how it works out for you.
 
Forgot to add. . .I do use it on my CRK Mnandi and large Classic woodie ! Along with 60+ customs that have damascus and percious materials !

The stuff is awesome. . .

I've had my tin for 3 years now. . .and haven't used 1/8 of it.

:D
 
I'm not sure waxing is a good idea. I don't understand why you'd want to wax a matte surface. You might clog up the roughened surface. The redwood burl wasn't meant to be shiney, but have a matte surface.

I'm just thinking this out, since I'm afraid it might clog up the surface of my redwood. But if you do, let us know how it turns out.
 
I would wonder how it would act if you got it wet after you waxed it? You wouldn't want it to be slippery . You could get cut. If you are talking about a safe queen, I guess it would be good. But a working knife needs not be slippery when wet!:cool:
 
Junkyard,

Let me know how you like it. I'd like to hear a second opinion on it before I go and order some.

Thanks
 
Thanks for all the input. I don't really think that the woodies require any treatment. It is more something that I want to do to fondle and fuss over the knife. Just want to make sure that the wax will not hurt the wood.

If Anne reads this maybe she can chime in with a recommendation.
 
Keep in mind. . .the wood on your Sebbies and Mnandi's has been stabilized. Hence. . .a little bit of Renaissance wax "won't do any harm to it."

Food for thought. . ."it provides a barrier against fingerprints and the devastation of water, wine, alcohol and other spills. With its high moisture resistance, it forms a durable, lustrous protective coating. Prevents tarnish, corrosion and "bloom;" remains completely waterproof; retards weathering on exteriors and objects exposed to climatic abrasion." And was designed by the The British Museum
to protect their fine assest. :eek:

I've been using it, for over 3 years, on my fine wares and it hasn't damaged anything that I've put it on.
 
GigOne is right! The Renaissance Wax works Awesome. He sent me some, I tried it on my Box Elder Woodie. It made the blade, handle slabs, and wood shine like the day that I unwapped it. I highly recommend it. Infact, I liked it so much that I ordered two cans of it. Thanks Jeff AKA GigOne.

Jason
 
I love it. . .another happy Sebenzaholic ! And ya don't have to be a Sebenzaholic to enjoy the greatness of Ren Wax !

Glad that you like it Jason !
 
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