Kikuichi Tsubaki Camellia Knife Oil, 100ml

Kikuichi’s Tsubaki oil is Japanese camellia seed oil for treating carbon steel knives, particularly before a knife goes into storage. A thin coat on a clean, dry blade helps prevent rust between uses, and it is a traditional Japanese product. Samurai used a similar oil to saturate their leather sheaths for additional protection against rust.

It may also be used on ho-wood knife handles and wooden sayas to minimize food stains. Apply a few drops to a soft cloth, wipe the blade from spine to edge and leave only a very light film.

Knives That Need It

Every Kikuichi carbon steel knife benefits, from the GC Series Carbon Steel Gyuto to the Kasumi Series Yanagi.