what sort of oil for my blade ?

[lancs lad]

Ive just received my tops b.o.b knife and i am not sure what oil to use to protect the blade. Can i use veg oil or is there something better. Cheers

 

[Clouston98]

You can use veg oil, WD40, linseed oil and camelia oil. I think there are some more but I got a bottle of the camelia oil and its good stuff so I use that .

Hope this helps!

 

[lancs lad]

Yes it does thank you. Do you rub the oil on and then wipe it off

 

[Clouston98]

Yes it does thank you. Do you rub the oil on and then wipe it off

I just put a small amount on and leave it, it should look shiny and silky but not wet if that makes sense? It only needs a small amount, couple of drops rubbed in and your fine .

 

[Expat]

Agree with all, except WD40..... It is a solvent-based freeing agent and will evaporate, leaving your prized possession unprotected.
If using WD40 for freeing corroded parts or cleaning purposes, another oil should always be used afterwards for protection....

 

[Andy BB]

I use ACF-50 on my bikes etc for corrosion protection - brilliant stuff for that. Should work on carbon blades as well! (although up until now I've tended to use olive oil...)

 

[ozzy1977]

what ever is at hand, if indoors then cooking oil of any sort if outside or near the shed 3 in 1 or that german stuff made from coal the name of which escapes me

 

[mrcharly]

You can also use Renaissance wax - on the blade, handle and sheath. Excellent stuff.

 

[DR2501]

I have balistol multi-purpose oil for my air rifle and I always use that on my blades and scales, works well.

 

[ozzy1977]

Balistol that's the stuff I was thinking of

 

[DR2501]

Yeah its good stuff and nice and cheap

 

[ozzy1977]

I love the smell too

 

[Mesquite]

If you're going to use your knife for food prep then a food grade oil is your best choice.

If you're not then any oil is fine.

 

[Lister]

WD40 & 3-in-1 mixture

 

[DR2501]

Fair point Mesquite, I bet Balistol doesn't taste as nice as it smells!