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I have a karbar that's made from 1095 carbon steel, I don't know much about knives. Would I need to oil the blade to keep it rust free? I usually sharp the blade once every other month, but never wiped with oil.

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    it never hurts to keep any blade lightly oiled.

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    What kind of oil do u use?

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    wd 40 works

                -gk

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    I Googled 1095 steel for grins. It is a high carbon steel commonly used for higher end knives. It is not a stainless alloy. I would think WD or Remington gun oil would work fine.

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