[minderasr]

Just curious. Do you guys treat your knives before long term storage? If so, what's the preferred method?

TIA

 

[wizrd]

All steel benefits from some protection in long-term storage. Never store a knife long-term in a leather sheath. Even sheaths that are 'vegetable tanned' leather contain salts & chemicals detrimental to blades in the long run. Wipe down with a lightly oiled cloth, some guys like to use Renaisance Wax, some guys say a good paste wax is just as good, other knife specific products are available. Wood, stag & bone handles can all benefit from a good paste wax. If you collect any older celluloid handled knifes, keep them separate from your other knives, some older, poorly made celluloid can cause a chemical reaction with some steels as they degrade. Long term storage of automatic knives should be with the blades opened. There are a lot of good knife forums out there if you have more than a passing interest. Check them every six months - or at least yearly. If you handle or touch a blade with your fingers, always wipe it down afterwards -- IF you are at a show - REFRAIN from touching the blades on display -- you can handle the knife - just don't touch the blades - it will earn you some respect from the seller.

 

[rvin1911]

Wizrd hit the nail on the head with his post.....


I use Renaisance Wax, apply a little buff out if a soft cloth, then a very light coating again of Renaisance Wax, and the store. There is another product out there that knife makers are using and you don't have to wipe off the blade before you use it for cutting food