Oil for tools in nature

[Shankly]

I was wondering if anyone knows of any way of getting oil, or any other sort of barrier/protection, for tools whilst out and about. I only ask because it has just dawned on me that I have never had to rescue any of my blades from a severe soaking during a weekend out, and were I in a situation where I had to, I dont think that I would know how to prevent rusting, apart from trying to dry things out as best as possible, and the chances are that if the need arises I wont have any oil with me anyway. So I would like to know if there is anything out there in natures green and pleasant land, that just may save my metal - as it were. Im not sure if this post should be in this Forum or if it should be under another title, Im afraid that is one for the mods to decide.

Many thanks, Shankly

 

[malente]

I always have a bit of olive oil for cooking in one of those small plastic/ nalgene bottles with me.

To use it, just a (clean) fingertip of oil is enough for an axe and a couple of smaller knife blades.

Also, it's safe (no health risks).

Mike

 

[Shinken]

in one of those small plastic/ nalgene bottles

What does a nalgene bottle tree look like? never seen one before

 

[Warrigal]

Blades that don't come into contact with food I use a sentry cloth and am pretty impressed with that.
Prior to that I used a small zip lock bag with a piece of flannelette soaked in RP7 held to the sheath with a elastic bag.
I now have the small bag with paper towel soaked in Olive oil for the carbon steel kitchen knife ( it varies but in the hiking gear it is a Opinel # 9)
Nalgene bottles are excellent I use them for all kinds of things.
EG I keep a 50ml one in the boot of the car full of dish detergent with a soft scourer I hate dirty windscreens.
Carl

 

[John Fenna]

Rendered animal fats make a good protection wipe for metals and leather, beeswax for leather as well, nut oils have been used for oiling wood/metal but take quite a bit of work to obtain!

 

[KIMBOKO]

Take a hazlenut rub onto area requiring oil.

 

[Hedgehog]

As stated above animal fats from cooking.

Some nuts & seeds are fairly oily though you'd need alot to extract a useful amount I guess.

The oils from your face?

I tend warm a wet knife dry by the fire if I have one.

 

[Shing]

Clean and dry it when it gets wet, use it often will keep rust at bay and develope a nice grey patina. Only oil it for storage. Knives shouldn't be pristine show pieces.