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01-05-2009, 02:55 PM #1
Using polish as protection?
In reading up on the care of razors, I see that corrosion is a big concern. I was wondering if keeping a razor polished would help to protect it? You know kind of like waxing your car?
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01-05-2009, 03:00 PM #2
I generally use Maas paste for polishing razors that I get in a condition that necessitates polish, and that seems to work fine as a protectant... but I am a little wary of shaving regularly with Maas-covered razors (even if you do a good hot water rinse beforehand). Like many folks who keep their razors in a humid environment like a bathroom (however temporarily), I use camilia oil, which you can spray on before putting it away.
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01-05-2009, 03:08 PM #3
Hey Cass,where can you get that oil in a spray?
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01-05-2009, 03:57 PM #4
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01-05-2009, 04:28 PM #5
I got mine at Japaneseknifesharpening.com, which is associated with D.R. Sharpening, when I was ordering some knife stuff. I think you can get it at most woodworking-oriented stores ( like Rockler) as well. Come to think if it, I think I saw a small bottle (as "Tea seed oil") in a local health food co-op, but it was rather overpriced.
I like this stuff (also called "tsuba oil," I think) because it's edible -- or so I was told -- and therefore seems more safe on the blades than other stuff (like renaissance wax, which I use on scales).
cassLast edited by cassady; 01-06-2009 at 12:36 AM. Reason: fix the word!! (thanks Rajgara)
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01-05-2009, 05:08 PM #6
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