Silicone grease. A good solution for rust protection?

[Walking Man]

I have noticed that Silicone (plumber's) grease sticks really well, applies easily, spreads out thinly and is reletively cheap. IMO, perhaps I have come across the greatest knife protectant I have found. I prefer it over ren wax because it's easier to see if you've covered the knife completely.
Thoughts?

 

[Evil Eye Earl]

Try Flitz Rifle/Gun wax .... a little goes a long way.Is the silicon grease clear or yellow.

 

[Doug C]

I use Ren wax as well but cleaned and applied MARINE TUF-CLOTH on some of my collection last night.Takes a bit of time to dry depending on how much you apply.Used A.G.'s RUST-FREE and it worked well for me,it's silicone as well.Can you pick up the silicone grease sticks at hardware,Home Depot?
Thanks,Walking Man. :thumbup:

Doug

 

[mamba-man]

Silicone spray is the same as silicone grease, just thinner (viscosity). See http://www.clearcoproducts.com/pure_silicones.html

It's a great lube, maybe the best. Non toxic too.

 

[rifon2]

Silicone spray is the same as silicone grease, just thinner (viscosity). See http://www.clearcoproducts.com/pure_silicones.html

It's a great lube, maybe the best. Non toxic too.

mamba-man - the site linked does not say that all silicone spray is food grade, or even non-toxic.

A few specific products are listed as being so.

 

[mamba-man]

Silicone is non-toxic. No inhalants, nothing to go through your skin, unlike most of the other lubes around. There is also a food grade silicone oil if you need it, but if you wish to use your blade to cut food I'd recommend you rather use food grade mineral oil.

 

[mamba-man]

If you are still concerned, here is the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for standard viscosity silicone oil.

Notice that the key ratings are all zero i.e. minimal (FLAMMABILITY 0 REACTIVITY 0 HEALTH 0).

Can't get much safer than that!