Oiling the blade

[liko]

This may seem like a total newbie question, but I've only recently started using higher-quality knives, and I'd like to know the best ways to take care of them. On the "blood siblings" thread, one reply was of a cut gotten while oiling the blade. What does oiling the blade do? Is it to clean the blade and edge after sharpening (it does dissolve fingerprints quite well)? Does a thin layer of oil help avoid corrosion? Usually, I just oil the pivot and tang for a smooth opening, and try to keep the blade itself as oil-free and clean as possible. Excess oil just manages to find its way onto the handle, making for a slippery grip.



Wise man say, forgiveness is divine. Remember that when your <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=0> bites you!

[earthworm]

After cleaning & sharpening I like to wipe the blades of my work knives with olive or vegitable oil on a paper towel followed by a dry one.Al I often cut fruit etc.I prefer this to 3in1 or similar oils.Donno if it helps,but as long as you don't go overboard I don't think it can hurt.I find this particularly useful with fillet knives.

[sam the man..]

aaaaah... Oiling the blade.. My favourite subject.. I used to work around large blades with extremely high carbon content.. After a good polish and sharpening, I coat them with a layer of clove oil. This keeps the blade's pores from being oxidised.. Just a dab, not too much.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

have surgical scars will travel..

[Sword and Shield]

A light coat of oil will keep the blade from corroding, in addition to making cutting jobs easier by enabling the knife to slide through the cut.

Don't put much oil on, just enough to feel a little coating on the blade is plenty.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[JBE]

Helps prevent rust from forming and reduces friction when making cuts...

[Gary]

I routinely wipe my blades with the Sentry Tuf-Cloth and have had good results. They claim it is a non-toxic bonded coating. Just make sure you don't cut any food until the mineral spirits carrier evaporates... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

I'll have to give the SFO protector a try.

Gary
fyi... http://www.sentrysolutions.com/products.html

[glasshartt]

A little bit of oil also helps when my <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>'s go for those oh-so-tasty tire side walls! They just jump out of my pocket and go for them themselves.

Linda

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[liko]

Ooh, you're evil <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. I'd never think of insulting my Spydies by using them in such a base act. I get bitten enough; they'd never forgive me if I used them to slash tires. That's what Bokers are for, if they last beyond one tire.

Wise man say, forgiveness is divine. Remember that when your <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=0> bites you!

Edited by - liko on 2/27/2002 10:32:56 PM