Renaissance wax

[Duzig]

Hello
I have been told that renaissance wax is an excellent product and can be used on blades, wood, leather and almost anything else but I have been told by someone that renaissance wax should not be used on etched blades. Is this so and if so why not? From what reading I have done no one has mentioned a problem about using it on etched blades but before I use it on one I'd like to find out if it is safe to use
thanks for any help or info
Duzig(Bill)

[Miller Bro's]

Bill, I have been using it for years on knives and never had a problem with it on blades etched or not

[Louisville.Boy1947]

Safe to use. I have used it on everything imaginable. The only down side is the cost.

[Railsplitter]

Be advised that a very light coat is best. It dries hard and the thicker the coat, the harder you have to buff to get it off.

The harder you have to buff, the greater the chance of rubbing the etch off.

Apply a very light coat.

[peanut740]

If it it etched,you cannot rub it off with a cloth.If it is inked, that could possibly happen.
Has said,you can use ren wax on most anything.

[cudgee]

It is not cheap as stated. But Ren wax is the classic example of " Less Is More ". Just a very light amount is needed. And make sure you seal the container properly between uses.

[hardman]

I don't use Renaissance Wax on etched blades. I have seen the color fill in etched blades be removed by even the relatively non-abrasive Renaissance Wax. Particularly the blade etches that are "Gold Filled." To be fair, I am not sure whether the etch is removed by the chemical action of the Renaissance Wax, or the mechanical action of the polishing cloth. Either way, I learned my lesson once, and don't care to repeat it.

[peanut740]

It may remove ink or coloring added to an etch.Old knives didn't have color added to them and in no way will ren wax affect it.I have used it on hundreds of old etched blades.

[cudgee]

Handy to know.