Camellia Oil

Camellia Sinensis Anti Corrosion Oil

This bottle contains 100ml of camellia oil, from the camellia sinensis (also known as the Tea) plant.   It is not to be confused with tea-tree oil!   It is a very versatile oil used as corrosion protection for steel, oiling wood to protect it from UV and moisture and in various body care products such as face cream and soap.  The Japanese even use it as a massage oil, and it is used to set the hair of sumo wrestlers.  It is edible and is also used as a cooking oil.

As a corrosion protection for steel it is used all over the world.  Japanese craftsmen have used it for centuries for samurai swords, but it is equally effective on knife blades, axes and all steel tools.  A light wipe will keep metal tools, particularly carbon steel blades, in pristine condition.  This is the pure oil, not to be confused with the cheaper blended oils often sold by tool shops.