Very important information for cold steel item enthusiasts. Very good instructions on blade care 101. Thank you, we need constant reminding of blade care.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Looks easy enough...Thanks!

Thanks for sharing. Lot of videos and as providing product, but not the process for applying the product. Very helpful

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could be of service! I hope to see you around the channel again!

Thanks so much! I have been using flat square auto putty knives for painting and I can get non-stainless for quite a bit less than stainless. However, they really rust. I did not know that stainless can discolour as well so this is good info for me. I also note the addition of silicone and veggie oil to your directions below. Good to know.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to see you around the channel again!

thank you very much

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks man. 👍🏻

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service! I hope to see you around the channel again!

@rayvee482

Жыл бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel You will indeed.

Do you have an opinion on KPL Knife Shield for use on the blade? The description says it also polishes. Would this remove steel from the blade? Also, do you have thoughts on using the regular KPL oil to protect the blade, or should that only be used on the pivot and bearings?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't used KPL Knife Shield before. Maybe I'll pick up some and give it a try and make a video out of it. Just looking at the description it looks like it should theoretically be fine for use on the blade itself.

muito bem, tamo Junto

I make knives and don’t use all of them and the raw steel gets rusty so fast when their just setting their, what do you recommend

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

3 жыл бұрын

So the quick answer is slather renaissance wax over them. But I have a couple questions: are these finished blades or ones in progress, and what grit finish you are going to?

Sticking with stainless. Bought an expensive 1095 to use at work. One week later it is rust covered. Not looking to daily maintain my knife which i intent to use at work and at home for food.

Coon P oil . 👍 P.S. Renaissance wax is a very good wax !

If I use my blade daily will this be enough to prevent rusting? If I keep it clean will I still need to oil it? California here. Thank you TKL.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

The more you use your knife, the more often you will need to apply a fresh coating of your choice. I have a Wusthof chefs knife that I use on a daily basis. After each use I clean it and oil it again. It is still spot free. The key is that I dry and oil it immediately after each use. As long as you are faithful in your maintenance, you shouldn't have an issue.

What is the best for preventing rust on cts xhp, or cpm 3v?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

The methods mentioned in the video will work, or you can apply a thin film of mineral oil.

What do you recommend for steels like M4?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Either of the options I mentioned will work, and another option is mineral oil as well

Would vegtable oil work just as well ? Or should i stick w canila ? I saw a dif vid they said any kind of those oils would do fine ?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

11 ай бұрын

Vegetable oil will work, just be sure to replace the oil before it goes rancid

Hello, Where did you get that book ? Thanks!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Well, there are a lot of books in the video but I assume you mean the Donn Draegor book, "The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia"? Here is a link: amzn.to/3myiBl1

How often should I apply oil in order to keep the knives from rusting?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on how often you are using them, and what for. Cooking knives should be wiped down and oiled after every use. A knife on display or one that is rarely used can be left alone for a while. With wax, I typically touch up blades every year, but you could likely go longer.

@ripoteartionist2035

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thanks mate

Mineral oil can work as well. It also doubles as a very inexpensive oil for moving parts, then there is it's medical properties....

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

Mineral oil is also a great option. I should have included it here.

Ballistol works great also. Works on guns too.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 ай бұрын

Yes it does. Not the best for food though. Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel again!

Given you don’t use the blade after applying the wax, how long would it last on average before needing to re apply the wax?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

I usually go through and touch up my blades once a year.

Great video. Can you use lemon oil?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Citric products are used to clean metals on a regular basis, but its important to make sure that water and citric acid are not present, as they will cause corrosion. Otherwise its probably ok, but I would check it on a junk piece of steel first. I've never used lemon oil on blades before.

@elinino5275

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel any oil I believe has to be food grade. I use lemon oil to cure guitar fret board. And I don't eat fret boards 🤣

I use car grease! Its a red one by Mobil comes in a cardboard cylinder aluminum iner coated to keep it fresh its thick like wax too its used for car parts but u can do much more with it

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

That to will also work! I've used car wax before as well. But those are both things I avoid for anything that might end up touching food.

@michaelmyyears4743

Жыл бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel yup my food knife are Victorinox i use veg oil on them when sharpening them!

What if it’s already started to rust at spots?

Is that renaissance wax food safe?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

11 ай бұрын

Yes it is

Probably a dumb question but would that wax be food safe?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Not a dumb question. The manufacturer doesn't explicitly list that information unfortunately. I wouldn't eat a spoon of the stuff, but if you cut an apple with your knife I'd expect you would be fine. For a cooking knife I would say stick with explicitly food grade options.

@DefrostedNeanderthal

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thank you! Just wanted to be sure.

Good video but silicone impregnated cloth still works best on all of my knives. It’s also simple, fast, clean and easy.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! This is one of my older videos and I missed a number of things. Silicon is a great option. Another one I missed is mineral oil.

If you get That cooking spray in the pivot points of a folding knife you will have issues. It will eventually break down and get gummy.

Do you think coconut butter would work for this?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

It should work fine. Just make sure to reapply it from time to time, just like the cooking spray.

my teacher said that the name of the steel itself say that it's stainless, not "stainnever"

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

3 жыл бұрын

I like that! I might have to save that one for later...

I've always used mineral oil.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

Жыл бұрын

I've moved towards that as well

I'm rusty cleaning 😁

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming pun intended?

Ballistol is the best. Im not putting no cooking spray on my expensive knives.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Another one I'm growing increasingly fond of is mineral oil.

@LIVITLUVIT

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel 3 in 1 oil is best by far ...then wd40 another youtuber showed a controlled experiment ..3 in 1 oil was by far the best ..but you cznt use these on cooking knives ..don't know what cooking oil is best

Rust. My worse enemy

@The Knife Life 3 in 1 oil is best by far ...then wd40 another youtuber showed a controlled experiment ..3 in 1 oil was by far the best ..but you cznt use these on cooking knives ..don't know what cooking oil is best

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Another preservative I did not mention is mineral oil. Its used for a variety of uses, and you can get food grade bottles pretty inexpensive. Thats really the best way to go for cooking knives. But like I mentioned in the video, whatever cooking spray you have in the house should be good enough.

@LIVITLUVIT

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel I just been using corn oil every once in a while ..helps for sure

Pork or chicken fat does a pretty good job too

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Fat will work in a pinch if you don't have something else, but goes rancid faster than something like cooking spray.

Food-grade mineral oil.

EEZOX...😂

Ren wax is overpriced and sucks. Stick with cooking spray.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Different tools for different purposes. Like I mention, I typically use the wax for blades I will not be handling often for a more long term situation. While I prefer Ren wax, there are other alternatives as well. Car wax works pretty good as well for example. Cooking spray has its own issues. One thing I missed in this video is mineral oil; its a good in between option and is also very cheap. When I get around to upgrading this video, I will discuss it in more detail.