Can you use butcher block conditioner (food quality mineral oil & beeswax) on the blade?
1404375
Since it has a standard durability coating and it is carbon instead of stainless steel, I don't see why you couldn't use it. For the purpose of corrosion control, you could use almost any fluid oil, BUT if you will be using the blade for food prep, I would definitely use a food grade oil product.
2053369
The blade is made of carbon steel ..any oil would work to prevent rust, BUT if you were going to butcher wild game use an oil that is used to prep food....10 W 30 taste is NOT good.
350336
It doesn't matter. I keep mine in mineral oil. I dry off some of the oil before I wipe it on the plastic board. The RazorBlade is just a piece of rubbery plastic but it works.
467960
I've used both and here's my take:The oil is much better for working surfaces (butcher blocks, cutting boards, etc). The conditioner is probably better for long-term wood preservation.I have a large butcher block island (Ikea) and sealed it with both the OIL and CONDITIONER. The OIL was far better, both in absorption and protection. The wood felt good and didn't stain. The CONDITIONER left a residue and the wood stained easily (bowls, food, etc). With the conditioner I re-surfaced (sanded) my butcher block every 6 months. With the OIL I just reapply it every 6 month.
1888937
I trimmed mine with nothing more than a nice big butcher knife. Worked out just fine.
1019429
Oiling the wood does make water bead up a bit, but I would not say "waterproof." The butcher block surface will be protected from water damage if a wet glass is put on it, but not if water is left for a long period of time.
395502
This product is good for your application - wait at least 4 days after the last application before putting bowls into service - this will allow all the solvents to evaporate off. Another option is the Howard butcher block conditioner which does not hold up as well and is intended for use on wooden butcher blocks - there are no solvents in this product with the majority of the carrier being bees wax - its not as water resistant but it is all natural. This product is also avilable on Amazon.
572339
Its recommended to oil the blades before use. This oils it as well so no but you have to oil it before the next usage.
1199684
If the blade doesn't have gouges in it, a kitchen honing steel will work fine. If the blade has visual pits, buy a good whet stone and use that.
35495
Definitely not. I use it to make dog food and have difficulty every time as the gristle from the meat clogs the blade and I have to take apart, unclog and finish. When I use meat with bones it is even worse.
1120251
No....and I would not recommend it either. If it get dirty with wet dough sticking on it, just use a spatula or a scraper with the grain over the sink...and it actually makes it slicker for next time. Commercial bakeries generally do not treat their butcher blocks and if you use mineral oil...that is a petroleum made product. However, if you were to season it...perhaps lightly with olive oil.
73383
No. The surface is decorative. The instructions recommend you do not use for food prep or cutting. The finish is not coated so I am not sure that it is toxic but it is not meant to be used as a butcher block. We use ours with a cutting board and try to wipe up all spills and liquids right away, cleaning with only water and a mild dish soap. No problems so far after 9 months of use. The top is held on by 6 screws that fit in the bottom from the metal base. It seems like it would be easy to get a custom butcher block cut to use with this base.
1534057
You don't have to. I have used it with and without. It does seem to glide much smoother across the blade when I use honing oil. I've even heard of some people using water. Honing oil is relatively inexpensive, so I tend to use it.
192087
I would not suggest this product be used on your wooden cutting board. There are other products on the market that are safe for using where food will come in contact with it. Mineral Oil, Bee's Wax, and a product called Salad bowl finish. I use these on my wooden bowls.
1066207
Yes you can. It works fantastic. I've used it on my fishing knives and they work like new again.
831550
Yes. Make sure to wax the blade with white candle wax. A tiny little is enough.
1899720
I used this for a butcher block counter top. We don't really "cut" on our butcher block per say, but we do constantly do food prep on it. We use a household kitchen cleaner and it has held up very well for almost a year. I followed the instructions and put several coats on (6 or 7) and allowed proper drying time in between coats. I've also used it since on a kitchen table that I refinished.
1266530
NEVER use any wood chopping block for poultry, meats or fish as you will absolutly have cross contamination! Do not go there, ever!Hd polyethene is the only way to go, along with lots of hot water and bleach between different meats, especially poultry!