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05-23-2010, 04:44 AM #1Junior Member
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Oiling razors?
Hey all, i've recently started collecting razors and because i live on the coast of Australia their starting to get a bit of corrosion on them from the salt. Just wondering what type of oil to put on them to prevent it from happening?
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05-23-2010, 04:45 AM #2I used Nakayamas for my house
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baby oil
mineral oil
Balistol
Camelia Oil
are the ones I know for sure work.Stefan
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05-23-2010, 04:47 AM #3Junior Member
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Wow thanks for the quick reply! I'll be purchasing some today!!
Thanks again!
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05-23-2010, 06:33 AM #4illegitimum non carborundum
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If you already have rust on some of the blades, then you need to remove it ASAP. Light surface stuff can be removed with a good metal polish like Maas. I believe it leaves a protective residue on the steel. Oiling after that is still a good idea though.
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05-23-2010, 06:48 AM #5Junior Member
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I know what you mean living on the coast I use mineral oil (heavy) only and it works well
Yet the rust there is a gum eraser stick we have here in the states that would take it off like a hot knife through butter ... don't know if they have that down under though
Good luck
stay safe
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05-23-2010, 11:52 PM #6Member
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Camellia oil is the best
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05-24-2010, 11:31 AM #7The Electrochemist
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straighty180,
I have had superb results using Sentry Solutions TufGlide/TufCloth. The carrier evaporates to leave a dry surface, which is not tacky or oily
have fun !
best regards
Russ
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05-24-2010, 11:41 PM #8illegitimum non carborundum
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For short term storage it's fine. Because it's a fat, I'm not sure it's as good of a choice for long term storage. I'm only talking in terms of collectors. For shavers, Camellia is just fine. Originally Posted by vai777
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05-24-2010, 11:50 PM #9Senior Member
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Anyone used clove oil before? Specfiically Eugenia caryophyllata? I bought some yesterday from a knife shop in Taipei which didn't have camellia oil but they say this is what has been used for centuries on Samurai swords. Japan is just round the corner so I don't doubt this. Any experience with this particular type of natural oil to protect carbon blades?
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