Originally Posted by
Simon Keegan
There may be a better oil than vegetable oil. Years ago when I fenced I lubricated the nut under the pommel of an epee with vegetable oil and it became quite mouldy.
Maybe WD40?
WD40 is actually a solvent. Try tung or mineral oil instead.
If it's steel like on a sword pommel, I'd use silicone.
Peace.
Ray Baldonade
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