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Tsubaki Oil (Camellia Seed Oil)

Used for centuries in Japan to protect high-carbon steel, Tsubaki Oil — also known as Camellia Seed Oil — is a clean, light, non-drying oil that keeps your carving tools in top shape. It forms a thin, invisible barrier against moisture and rust without feeling greasy or sticky.

Whether you’re maintaining a favourite sloyd knife, hook, chisel, or carving axe, a few drops of Tsubaki Oil will go a long way. It’s food-safe, so you can use it confidently on kitchen tools or anything that touches wooden spoons, bowls, or boards.

Perfect for daily maintenance or long-term storage — because well-looked-after tools don’t just work better, they last longer.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Prevents rust and corrosion on high-carbon steel

  • Light and non-sticky — won’t gum up moving parts

  • Food-safe and fragrance-free

  • Ideal for knives, axes, drawknives, chisels, and more

  • A little goes a long way

How to use:

  • Apply a few drops to a clean cloth or directly onto the blade

  • Wipe evenly across the metal surface

  • Reapply as needed after use or before storage

  • Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place

Tsubaki Oil is one of those quiet workshop essentials — simple, natural, and incredibly effective. A must-have for anyone who takes pride in keeping their edge sharp and rust-free.