Yoshihiro 100% Pure Tsubaki Japanese Knife Maintenance Oil 3.4oz(100ml) with Complimentary Sabitori Rust Eraser and Microfiber Cloth

And that is no exaggeration: this knife oil--I know it by the name "hinoki"; there are other names for it--is bsolutely fantastic for knife blades.Living in the high desert, rust isn't much of an issue unless one is careless with one's knives, but regardless, it's always a good idea to protect blades with the application of oil periodically. This oil is perfect: viscous enough to stay whete you put it but light enough to be easily spread on the blade; it dries quickly without leaving a sticky residue, yet blades that have been treated will resist fingerprints and repel dust for days.I love shiny, satin finish blades, and I love the even shinier mirror finish blades when I can find them, but they are susceptible to finger prints when handled. Leave those print on a shiny blade long enough and the acidic skin oil will permanently discolor the steel. Satin/mirror blades that have had this oil applied, however, behave like stonewashed blades, i.e., they will not pick up finger prints at all. It's really quite remarkable and wonderful.One more positive feature of this oil: it can be applied to blades with a partial black coating w/o staining the coating. In other words, the plain metal portions of a blade that need oil can get it, and the black coated portions aren't left with a big, greasy smeer.Ok, one more great feature: I've treated +50 knives in the week I've had this oil and the volume in the bottle has decreased maybe...10%? Maybe less, depending upon exactly what the fluid level looked like when I got it, which I dont recall.Oh, and the eraser works great too. With a little patience it took off some patina spots that had developed on a CPM M4 blade I have. But the eraser is just a normal-good product. The oil is one of the most phenomenally outstanding products I've used, ever, period.

I love this stuff, it's good quality and food safe. I apply it to my outdoor knives after I take them outdoors or get them wet, and after I sharpen them. It keeps my knives in non stainless steels like 1095, CPM 3V, and carbon steel in general from rusting or corroding. For me, oiling knives is a must for storage or use in humid or salty environments, and this oil is a great option.

The Tsubaki oil is fantastic! It keeps my knives looking sharp and prevents rust with just a few drops. I'm very happy with the quality, and especially pleased that the oil is food-safe. I haven't used the rust eraser or microfiber cloth yet, as I'm saving them for when I really need them, to avoid using them up too quickly. But I'm sure they'll be great additions when the time comes. This set is a great value for any knife enthusiast. Made in Japan.This review represents my personal opinion and experience with this product. I am not affiliated with the manufacturer or seller, and this review should not be interpreted as an endorsement or professional advice. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.

This is a very mysterious situation. Yes, it's food safe. Yes, it is a good lube. However, after a while, it actually gets a bit sticky, negating the whole lube portion of the product. Just keep an eye on the knives you've used it on. Clean them, then reapply. Mind you, this simply a mineral oil that should used on knives meant to cut food with. If you want a utility product, go with KPL.This product does not have a scent, as opposed to KPL, which could be a cologne, IMHO.For a while, yes this oil works. Just keep your blades in check if you plan on using this. Wash, reapply, repeat. I hope this helps.

The oil in this kit was very nice, coming in a bottle that was sealed. The bottle comes with a conical tip, with a cap at the end so you can dispense a small amount of oil at a time. This was perfect for dropping on knife and scissors/secateurs.What totally amazed me was the rusty eraser; this small little blue square was incredible. It wiped out some rust on a pair of small scissors that had been left outside in the humidity. I thought these scissors were going to the trash, but they cleaned right up (I did take a file to the edges). For 12.99, incredible deal (perhaps I’m mesmerized by the eraser).I would recommend this kit to a beginner looking for their first oil kit or someone more knowledgable looking to try Camilla oil. I think this will work great on many blades, and I have applied to knives, secateurs, and other garden tools.

Take care of your Japanese knives! This little maintenance/cleaning kit is superb! Authentic/genuine product

I own some vintage Japanese blades that are 100% old school carbon steel. When I picked them up, they were a mess, covered in black rust (patina) with plenty of red rust spots (bad news!) which can damage a blade.I cleaned the blades up by hand and when I got them done, they were incredibly razor sharp. I oiled them with this camellia oil. The photos show one of blades in original condition on the right hand side and the refurbished blade on the left side.Over time, the refurbished blade will slowly develop a darker color - the magnetite rust or “patina” which is desirable. Avoiding the red hematite rust is the key - the red rust spots can damage a blade over time.It took a lot of time and work to clean this particular blade up to an acceptable state. Once it was refurbished, I apply this camellia oil after every knife use.I wash the blade in warm, soapy water, dry thoroughly and put a small drop of oil on each side of the blade and buff with a cotton cloth. Hope that helps!