Pelican Paste Hardening Wax A brand new hardening wax that is great for your knives, tools, axes, leather, and more. Pelican Paste is a food-safe wax. So you can feel safe using it on your kitchen knives and cutting boards. If you are a maker, send a little extra something to your customer. Try the half-ounce tins and have the assurance they have what they need to take care of their investment. Great for Damascus Steel! How to use Pelican Paste Original Hardening Wax Because it is a 'harder' wax, you will need some sort of heat source to help you apply Pelican Paste to your knife. I recommend having the following available: Pelican Paste Original Wax (of course) Lint free rag or paper towels. I personally love these blue shop towels. Heat source. I use a heat gun, but a hair dryer works well also. Buffer (optional) To apply Pelican Paste Original, do the following: Start by heating up your Pelican Paste and getting the surface soft; no need to melt it. We are just trying to soften the surface. With your paper towel, scrape a thin layer of wax out of the tin and evenly apply it to the entire surface of your knife blade steel and handle. On my first application, I like to be generous and apply a thicker coat. Optional: Using your heat gun or hair dryer (on low), heat the surface of your knife to melt the wax into the pores of the wood handle. This will also even out the coat of wax. Let sit for at least 20-30 minutes. For best results, let it sit overnight. Using your rag or blue shop towel, wipe off any excess wax. Buff the handle by hand with your shop towel; wiping the handle vigorously. Optional: Use a CLEAN buffing wheel to buff the wax into your handle. I would recommend dedicating a certain wheel only for waxing. Product Features Scent - Orange 100% all natural and food safe wax for your knives, tools, wood and leather. 100% Food Safe All Natural Ingredients Safe for: High Carbon Knives Damascus Knives Wood Handles Cutting Boards Hammer Steel Hammer Handles Axe Handles Blacksmithing Tongs Anvils Leather wallets Leather Sheaths Skin Lips and much more!
