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How to prevent the edge oxidation? - SHARPCO - 12-05-2019 I think I need something like oil. I've used camellia oil. It's food safe but I found it couldn't prevent edge oxidation well.  What is the best solution? I'm looking for it can be used on kitchen knives.  Thank you. RE: How to prevent the edge oxidation? - Mike Brubacher - 12-05-2019 Hello SHARPCO! I've tried experimenting with this as well and without total success. I've used both olive oil and vegetable oil. I wonder now if the problem is that these are water based (soluble) oils and contain some water themselves.  I know that there are some mineral oils (hydrocarbon based) out there that are safe for human consumption. In a former life I used to sell 55 gallon drums of the stuff to health food stores. Perhaps that is the answer. I would assume though that someone out there makes an oil that is safe and recommended for protecting the surface of steel knives. RE: How to prevent the edge oxidation? - Mike Brubacher - 12-05-2019 Just found this on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mineral-Cutting-Boards-Countertops-Butcher/dp/B01B5ECU3O/ref=asc_df_B01B5ECU3O/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198057711065&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5866185977458592285&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029986&hvtargid=pla-348539841526&psc=1                                                    RE: How to prevent the edge oxidation? - SteveG - 12-05-2019 EDCi is getting some good reviews. RE: How to prevent the edge oxidation? - grepper - 12-05-2019 A thin coat of Super Lube works well and is food safe.  "Super Lube® Metal Protectant and Corrosion Inhibitor is an NSF registered Food Grade lubricant, rated H1 for incidental food contact and meets former USDA (H1) guidelines." https://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-82003-Anti-Corrosion-F%D1%96v%D0%B5/dp/B000K8ZZ3O?th=1 Also, their general purpose grease works well too in my experience and is also food safe: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-Oz-Tube-ptfe/dp/B000XBH9HI I use the general purpose stuff a lot and wouldn't be without it.  I does not seem to break down or turn runny.  I tasted some once and it has basically no taste.  It's also plastic safe.   It's inexpensive and can be found at hardware stores. Give it a try.  You might like it. RE: How to prevent the edge oxidation? - SHARPCO - 12-07-2019 Thank you all