Thread: Oil for blades

Originally Posted by Bodach

As others have said, be very careful to more than dry your blade before applying oil. I've rusted two razors already before RandyDance clued me into what I was doing wrong.

I could have sworn it was dry, but the evidence of rust tells me different. I would finish shaving and then take a completely dry towel and wipe the blade several times. Then I would pass it back and forth in the air for ten seconds, and then finally apply oil to it. Well, I rusted two razors so I no longer do that.

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One of the advantages of Ballistol. If the razor is not completely dry, Ballistol will emulsify with any water remaining; and still provide good protection. The water will evaporate instead of being trapped under the oil; and the Ballistol will remain.

I've been using it for all leather and metal goods (rifles, razors, etc...) when canoeing, and otherwise, for the last 3-4 years. Best gun oil I've ever used for high humidity. Wish I'd known about it 50 years ago.