Sharpening your knives might be the most common maintenance chore, but it isn’t the only one. You have to be able to properly clean and protect the blades, and that’s where Wicked Industries comes into play.
Who is Wicked Industries?
Like so many entrepreneurs, the whole thing started by not being able to find the product he wanted. Fred DiPrete, owner of DiPrete Forge, offers classes to teach people how to make knives. One of the most common questions he has received from students was what he recommended for protecting the steel from corrosion, and such. DiPrete began hunting around for something that would be suitable, but kept coming up empty.
Finally, he began experimenting with different concoctions and tweaking the recipes until he settled on exactly what he was after. Thus, Wicked Wax was born. It’s 100% food safe, goes on smooth, and doesn’t become sticky or gummy over time. Plus, he is able to produce it at an affordable price.
Wicked Industries began in 2022. In the years since, they’ve added a few more products to the lineup. DiPrete is from New Jersey, where wicked is a term used to mean excellent or perfect.
Wicked Wax
While it was originally intended for knife blades, Wicked Wax can be used on all parts of the knife, including the handle and sheath. It’s safe for wood, plastic, epoxy, leather, and steel. It contains all-natural ingredients and no chemicals. It’s food safe, which makes it a great product for knives, as you don’t need to worry about cleaning the blade before engaging in food prep.
The basic idea is to reduce the risk of corrosion to your blade. Let’s face it, many of us don’t clean or maintain our knives as well as we should, especially in challenging environments. We put it off, sometimes until it’s too late and the damage is done. Applying a coating like Wicked Wax will help keep your blade in good condition.
Wicked Clean
When it comes time to clean and polish your knife blade, Wicked Clean is an excellent choice. It has a mild abrasive to remove debris and oxidation. It will even work on some mild etchings. Like Wicked Wax, Wicked Clean has all-natural ingredients. It won’t harm the existing finish of the knife, either. It’s safe for use on steel, silver, brass, or other metals.
Wicked Rescue
This is used to help heal your skin, such as hands, elbows, feet, and lips. Wicked Rescue contains no parabens, petroleum, mineral oil, or preservatives. Just all natural ingredients like Manuka Honey and Shea Butter. It will soothe and protect your skin as it encourages healing. It moisturizes and helps reduce dry skin.
Wicked Wix
Wicked Industries also produces a small line of Wicked Wix candles with various scents like Bourbon Butterscotch and Coffee Shop. Each candle is made from beeswax, soy wax, and non-toxic fragrances. They burn slower than paraffin candles and are a great alternative for those who suffer from allergies or asthma, as the wax burns cleaner.
