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How Often Should You Oil Carbon Steel Blades

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so I am currently using a 1075 blade I made with a stabilized paracord wrap. as I am quite obsessed with hamons I have it lightly etched. The blade also has a

Renaissance wax coating on it as it's my habit to always coat a blade I make with the stuff. I am in the habit of always washing and fully drying it with a propper towel, generally between ingredients, and when I am done with the knife. I have not seen any signs of rust so far but better safe than sorry.

So I am wondering how often I need to oil it, especially since I am hoping to start selling my work in the near future and I like to include written instructions of care for the blade.

I also prefer working with simple carbon steels and am wondering how often I should be oiling them along with damascus to prevent rusting as the Renaissance wax likely will get removed with use.

Side Note: for those who are wondering I stabilized my paracord by coating the wrap a mix of west systems 105 epoxies and 205 hardener using the celebrated pumps. I am learning various wraps from the book Paracord Knife Handle Wraps: The Complete Guide, from Tactical to Asian Style. its relatively new being on the market for 3 years this November.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0764354256/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 
Posted : 11/06/2020 6:36 pm
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Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the reference to the para-cord book, just ordered it on Amazon.

Matt

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Posted : 12/06/2020 11:36 am
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Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the reference to the para-cord book, just ordered it on Amazon.

Matt

your welcome.

 
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