Storing a knife

[Tom89]

When storing a carbon knife for long periods I've heard you should oil the blade. Is this correct and if so what sort of oil should you use?

 

[kristophish]

Any kind of oil really. I use 3in1. If storing for a long time ud stay away from cooking oils as they tend to get gloopy

 

[HillBill]

Wax is better for longer term storage. Either a candle rubbed on the blade, or something like renaissance wax.

 

[Tom89]

Cheers and I assume once you've done that you just pop in back in its sheath and leave it?

 

[HillBill]

Better to store it out of its sheath as they can absorb/hold dampness.

 

[ammo]

Better to store it out of its sheath as they can absorb/hold dampness.

+1 The leather will stretch to the shape of the blade, so it's not as tight.
I personally, keep mine sheathed to avoid damage, two blades chipping each other is not nice.
Beeswax is great if your knives are packed away for a while.

 

[bradleybuckman]

I've had pretty good success storing my knives using Ballistol, Frog Lube and Renaissance Wax. I've been mostly using Ballistol lately for storing my knives. As mentioned previously, I try not to store the knives in leather sheaths either. I came across these storage cases a few years ago, and really like how they have the outside strap for securing the sheath. I normally throw in a silica gel packet to help manage the moisture.

 

[tombear]

+1 for Renaissance Wax

Tom

 

[ozzy1977]

I use any oil I can find depending on if I an in the shed then its 3in1 if the kitchen the its veg oil.

 

[Tom89]

Cheers guys

 

[ozzy1977]

Neat cases, where did you find them?

 

[bradleybuckman]

Here is the link to where I got the knife cases.
http://www.uniquecases.com/section.php?xSec=9.

I think they made a mistake on the prices when they updated their website, and the price increases a little for each larger size. If I recall correctly, it is an additional dollar to add the strap for the sheath. If you're interested in them, then I'm sure a quick email could sort everything out and provide more detailed info than I can. dixie109@frontiernet.net.

I have about 10 of the cases and I'm quite happy with them.

 

[Gill]

Renaissance Wax is great ,i,ve also used a home made wax consisting of beeswax,boiled linseed oil and pure turpentine not the substitute.This can be used on steel ,leather wood,canvas etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BAHx0KBpT4

 

[Steve27752]

I coat the blade with vaseline.

 

[santaman2000]

To be honest, I don't worry about it. Never had a problem with a knife as yet. But I did have a gun rust badly when a friend left it in a gun sock (I believe y'all call it a gun slip?) for a week in his car trunk. The gunslip (like the knife sheaths) acted as a wick, drawing moisture from the air to the metal surface.