Vaseline for knife handle

[Customfan]

Yep, that's the one.

Mind that it will make light woods like ho wood, maple and oak a bit more golden in colour, although all oils will darken the wood somewhat.

This is my experience as well... still worth it IMHO

 

[adam92]

Can't found any mineral oil in pharmacy of New Zealand, only can get beeswax, what should i do with these oil?

Also another question is can i put mightly putty on the handle gap for prevent rust ?

 

[Nemo]

Can't found any mineral oil in pharmacy of New Zealand

In Au, pharmacies sell "Liquid Parrfin BP" which is essentially a pharmaceutical grade mineral oil. Cheaper than the stuff sold in Kitchen shops too.

 

[adam92]

In Au, pharmacies sell "Liquid Parrfin BP" which is essentially a pharmaceutical grade mineral oil. Cheaper than the stuff sold in Kitchen shops too.

Thank you so much, I'm very appreciate.

Will have a look at pharmacy.

 

[Corradobrit1]

what should i do with these oil?

Leave them on the shelf. They will go rancid. Get the product recommended by Nemo

 

[Mute-on]

Mix paraffin oil and beeswax (warm them together) to seal handle gap. Food safe and 100% waterproof if done correctly.
Don’t use putty.

 

[adam92]

Mix paraffin oil and beeswax (warm them together) to seal handle gap. Food safe and 100% waterproof if done correctly.
Don’t use putty.

For the beeswax, Is it important using natural beeswax or can be using synthetic one?

 

[Mute-on]

If it’s synthetic, it’s not beeswax, is it ...

 

[adam92]

If it’s synthetic, it’s not beeswax, is it ...

I think i better get 100％ natural beeswax .

 

[Corradobrit1]

I think i better get 100％ natural beeswax .

good call

 

[NO ChoP!]

Watco Danish Oil can be had for sub $8 from your local hardware store. It is just as easy to apply as mineral oil, and it will actaully penetrate and harden. I follow up with wax. You can actually use carnauba wax, like you would use on your car, or just some simple Minwax.

 

[JoBone]

0000 steel wool, followed by 3M polishing paper to 1-8K. Finish it with tru-oil or something similar, 4-6 coats. If you like a satin finish, hit lightly again with the steel wool.

 

[daizee]

Howard's Butcher Block treatment. It's pre-mixed mineral oil and beeswax in a convenient squeeze bottle. Good for boards, handles, blades. Available at the River Store or at your local ACE (probably near the counter). Don't work too hard.

 

[Seth]

I like to use a wiping varnish or thinned spar; wipe on 3 coats, light sanding in between if necessary. Final sanding very fine paper. After a day, I top coat with renaissance wax and buff. This is a little more labor intensive but I like the results.