+1 to that!!! I use a mix of alcohol and mineral oil to protect the blade. I learned here to mix approximately 1/2 inch of mineral oil to a fill of IA in an olive jar. Shaken, not stirred, and left to settle out for a day or so. Works perfectly here in Florida for me. The alcohol will take any H20 from the blade and also act as a carrier to evenly spread the mineral oil. But for any long term storage, I totally recommend RIG grease. My Competion Shooting Marines use that on their rifles and pistols. :gl: