Anyone wax their knives?

[minderasr]

Ren or Flitz wax? Any prep tips?

 

[freddy]

I like to wax my wee willy winker. Every day. At least once a day.

Does that count?

 

[kev74]

I think Flitz is more of a polish than a wax.

I don't have any knives nice enough to worry about waxing them.

 

[Darth]

I use Flitz to clean, and Ballistol to oil them. Flitz takes all the crap off and the Ballistol is a rust preventative. For my dive knives I buy Spyderco H1 steel knives that can't rust, so no need to worry there.

If you are interested in "waxing" (not really a wax, but you'll get he effect) metal products, even brass if you tumble it, you can throw a capful of Nu-finish car polish in your dry tumbler.

What are your intentions of the wax?

 

[Cooolone]

EzOx... Rust inhibitor/lubricant!

 

[Different Drummer]

"Renaissance Wax" finds it's way onto much of what I own. Firearms and knives included. Wood, metal, polymer leather and more.

 

[NirvanaFan]

I don't have any knives nice enough to worry about rusting. If I did, they would get a coat of renaissance wax, just like some of my firearms.

 

[minderasr]

Flitz makes both polish and wax.

From what I've read, wax is better long term because it repels dust/dirt, doesn't dry/gum-up like oils do. It also repels finger prints. Great for blued guns and knives, among other things. Flitz and Ren waxes are what most recommend, with Ren being the number one choice. Ren is used at museums, so it must be good!

For those who use Ren Wax. What kind of prep work do you do prior to applying the wax? I imagine you don't want to wax over something that was previously (or currently) oiled.

Thanks to all who've replied. Except that fapping @freddy guy. TMI dude!

 

[Deplorable Me]

Is it a Brazilian knife?

 

[freddy]

Flitz makes both polish and wax.

From what I've read, wax is better long term because it repels dust/dirt, doesn't dry/gum-up like oils do. It also repels finger prints. Great for blued guns and knives, among other things. Flitz and Ren waxes are what most recommend, with Ren being the number one choice. Ren is used at museums, so it must be good!

For those who use Ren Wax. What kind of prep work do you do prior to applying the wax? I imagine you don't want to wax over something that was previously (or currently) oiled.

Thanks to all who've replied. Except that fapping @freddy guy. TMI dude!

Please, don't interrupt my 4tube time.

 

[oc shooter]

been using wax on blued firer arms for decades not so sure i'd use it on a knife unless it was carbon steel and not stainless.

 

[wizrd]

Johnsons paste wax is good for all knife stuff, metal, leather, bone, stag, synthetics, - and firearms. Don't use an aerosol type spray wax, a lot of them contain silicone, - use it on wood and it creates problems if you ever try to touch up the finish on a stock or knife handle, or leather. Carbon steel blades need some oil wiped on them accassionally, and need cleaning & oiling after use, if used mainly for food prep, use a food grade mineral oil. Don't forget the occassional drop of oil on your slip-joint hinges.

 

[Saltwater60]

Johnsons paste wax is good for all knife stuff, metal, leather, bone, stag, synthetics, - and firearms. Don't use an aerosol type spray wax, a lot of them contain silicone, - use it on wood and it creates problems if you ever try to touch up the finish on a stock or knife handle, or leather. Carbon steel blades need some oil wiped on them accassionally, and need cleaning & oiling after use, if used mainly for food prep, use a food grade mineral oil. Don't forget the occassional drop of oil on your slip-joint hinges.

Also there is cutting board oil and wax that I'm sure could be used.

 

[Calculon]

I thought you said wives...

 

[minderasr]

been using wax on blued firer arms for decades not so sure i'd use it on a knife unless it was carbon steel and not stainless.

Why not stainless?

 

[freddy]

Renaissance Wax Polish Micro-crystalline

• Acid neutral, water and alcohol resistant
• Preferred by museums worldwide for protecting furniture, leather, marble, paintings and metal
• Will not stain or discolor with aging

 

[oc shooter]

don't know why not stainless may be because it's stainless and doesn't need wax