Knife care

[sharpshooter25]

i have been using my condor bushlore just about every day since i got it, after a couple of days i remover the stonewashed finish and put a slight patina to help prevent rust, after every use the whole blade, handle and tang are wiped down with a cloth which has olive oil on it
but after and inspection earlier it looks like there is a slight bit of rust in the place that your little finger sits on the grip


does anyone have any tips to stop the tang rusting?

i am open to tips and sugestions

many thanks
Dan

 

[JonathanD]

Be careful about the olive oil you use. Some brands aren't pure. I've had loads of Moras rust up after applying olive oil so I don't use it anymore. Just keeping your knife clean and dry should do it really.

 

[Retired Member southey]

YEAH!

also do you let the knife dry before putting it away, nip to tesco and grab a bottle of walnut oil if you don't fancy to use linseed either boiled or raw or Danish oil both of which you can get at B and Q, would also say that if you give it a good hard rub till dry you'll push more of the oil into wood to, Have fun matey!

 

[Nonsuch]

Olive oil is a bit of a no no. I oiled up a beautiful kuksa with it once - eeeeeugh. The kuksa now tastes of salt and I can't get rid of the taste!
Renaissance wax will also help.

 

[Woodcutter2]

Ballistol oil is excellent and highly reccomended by gun owners and I'm told is foodsafe (I use it on my knives) and the oil that a gozillion woodworkers use to protect their steel is Camelia oil, hope it helps

 

[Siberianfury]

the oils and sweat from your hand will darken the steel in use, forming a heavy patina which will help prevent rust.

 

[malente]

+1 for Ballistol. It really is the best invention. Better than sliced bread


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[lannyman8]

i just use some WD40 on my blades before i put them away, linseed walnut and danish oils go solid after a while and gum up the blade if stored for any lenghth of time.....