Knife cleaning

[natertot]

Crash and others have stated numerous times to use "food grade mineral" oil for protecting the blade after cleaning. I can't find it for nothing! The closest I could find was mineral oil in the pharmacy section. Pharmacist said it is okay to consume it it small amounts. Would this be okay for the knives?

[crashdive123]

That's the stuff. You can also use petroleum jelly. Keep in mind that there may be better oils, but I prefer to use food grade since there is a good chance that my knife will come in contact with something I eat. I'm sure a little WD-40 won't kill you, but those are my thoughts on it.

[natertot]

Great! Thanks crash!

[Sparky93]

I usually just use Pam cooking spray, it has seemed to work for me and nothing has rusted yet.

[crashdive123]

I usually just use Pam cooking spray, it has seemed to work for me and nothing has rusted yet.

Any cooking oil will work, but most will eventually go rancid.

[hunter63]

Thats what pant legs are for........Right?

Seriously, I use a little light oil, wipe on and off, seems to kinda dry off before I need to use again, but I have a friend that swears by bear grease.....kind running short of bear grease at the momunt

[KhonHd]

Any cooking oil will work, but most will eventually go rancid.

I was just about to put a post and ask why not cooking oil... and you already answered the question. Thanks Crash. Very good point.