Proper use of Renaissance Wax on wood-inlayed Sebenzas? Damascus blades?

The ren Wax instructions-apply sparingly with soft cloth and buff gently. Dries hard instantly
There would be no need to do more then the inlays. I don't know anything about Damascus blades, so it may be needed, but at one time they were not stainless and you may be looking at old info. I have used car wax on Carbon steel blades and it does work well at preventing rust.
I bought it for Mammoth bark, but have yet to use it. I have never applied to my wood inlay that I bought in 2008.
By the way Frog Lube is not edible, just non toxic

 

Funny, I had the exact same questions after my Ren was delivered yesterday. Peter has giving a nice response. Im trying to protect my light box elder wood from absorbing dyes from my pants or jeans especially under the pocket clip.

 

I was disappointed with Ren Wax when used on Damascus. First, the cloth you use to apply it will have the gray color of etched pattern on it indicating it's removing the etch. That, in turn, lowers the contrast. Second, if you are not extremely skilled in applying the wax it will leave a texture that reveals the way you wiped it on and since it dries instantly, you can't buff it off. I'm talking about a very thin application but when viewing the beautiful Damascus the wax ridges will show.

Bottom line: Don't do it. I ended using a synthetic gun oil ever so lightly and that gives the Damascus a sheen and cranks up the contrast. However, it's not good for use with food.

 

You meant "Ren" not Red . . . right?

 

Mineral oil is a go to for blades used in food prep.

 

yes- thank the auto-correction for that.

 

Hate to resurrect a dead thread, but I was considering posting on this same topic.

I'm looking specifically for information about the application of Renaissance Wax to a Damascus blade. The CRK website indicates that the blades are leaving the shop with a coating of it on, but has anyone had success with additional applications to protect the contrast from fading? I have a new boomerang damascus pattern that I'd like to protect.

I have a 10+ year old ladder damascus user (that is in need of a re-etching and spa in the near future) that I was considering testing the ren wax on, but I'm looking for additional information first.

Any success or failure stories, with application method details, would be appreciated.

Photo of user blade alongside new boomerang pattern for some visual interest.

 

I used it on a new raindrop once and the pattern was much less visible after that. I personally won’t do it again.

 

Thanks for your response. Any before and after photos by chance?

 

No photos

 

It doesn’t make the damascus look any better. I wouldn’t use it again.

 

I’ve applied Ren Wax to several of my Damascus blades with zero ill-effects. In my experience, it doesn’t prevent the damascus from wearing on a user, but I still use it as a rust inhibitor during storage, since many of my damascus blades don’t see frequent use.

I’ve found it easiest to apply a thin coat to the blade with the knife disassembled and buff with a cloth after the layer “hardens” which is almost instantly.

No before pics, but here are some after shots following the cleaning and waxing of my Basketweave Large

 

I’ve used it on my Winkler Damascus without any ill effects. One just wants to remove it immediately.
I use it on my Macassar Ebony inlays, but NEVER on the titanium! I’ll bet it would be very hard to get off the bead-blasted finish, out of the tiny pores.

it dries SO quickly that you need to be ready to take it off immediately or you’ll have a bigger problem than you started with, and will be very disappointed in the result.