Quote Originally Posted by M Martinez View Post
The impression I got from the article is that the Vaseline coats the edge preventing air from hitting it and starting the oxidation process.

This Lucas Gun Oil is very viscous and clings to the edge very well even when applied heavily. I coat the edge first leaving almost a bead on it. Vaseline would accomplish the same end, except it has a low melting point and right now here in Southern California tempetures have been hovering around 100 degrees and I think Vaseline would make a mess.

The reasons I like this stuff are,
1. It hold on extremely well
2. Has no odor
3. Is inexpensive. I paid $2.50 for a 2 ounce bottle.
4. Wipes off very easily and completely.

I was looking for a simple and quick way seal the edge. The blade coating was just being frugal using the remaining oil on the Q-tip.

What I am most interested in, is if sealing the edge extends blade life, everything else is a bonus.

I do have a couple jars of “Rig” somewhere, but as I recall it is some potent smelling stuff. It took years for my wife to get use to the smell of Hoppys No.9, but don’t think she wants it or anything like it in “her” bathroom. I’ll dig them up and give it a try, thanks Jim.

Marty
Marty, when I first saw RIG advertised in gun magazines they had a photo of a nail left in a half a jar of salt water. Half the nail was covered with Rig and half wasn't and of course the half that wasn't was badly rusted while the half that was didn't rust. It would be interesting to try a test like that with the Lucas if you have a nail laying around and the inclination.