I googled "boiled linseed oil" and it seems that it would also work as a rust deterrant for the blade, could you confirm this? Or should I use sowing-machine oil, Reneissance Wax or something like that instead?
| Tojo Takanawa wrote: |
| I googled "boiled linseed oil" and it seems that it would also work as a rust deterrant for the blade, could you confirm this? Or should I use sowing-machine oil, Reneissance Wax or something like that instead? |
Well, linseed oil may have been used historically on swords or armour to prevent rust but when it dries it does produce a film on the blade that might look " messy " if partially rubbed off or scratched.
Basically linseed oil is a base for oil paints but dries sort of clear if no colour pigments are in the oil. ( Yellows with time or Sun exposure ).
Gun oil is a better solution and some modern oils leave a dry protective film.
Silicon wiping cloths are also uses for rust protection on firearms.
Renaissance wax is a good, safe and stable protective coating that is used and was developed by museums as a product that wouldn't harm fragile surfaces of almost any antique object while not changing the colour, be acidy/corrosive and easily removed with the right solvent without damaging the object.
Oh, you might do a search on the Forums here as there where some other Topics dealing with rust protection that should cover a lot of this already. ;) :D
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