Ballistol on Bone/Stag Scales

[Acmemfg]

By chance I happened upon someone concerned about the negative affects that Ballistol may have on bone and stag handled knives, specifically darkening them. I have heard mineral oil isn't a good thing either.

Ballistol has been on my workbench for over 20 years. It certainly works well on metal and it has never shown itself to be harmful to wood. Actually I have heard it is the one lubricant recommended by Dovo.

I really don't want funky colored scales. Anyone have first hand experience with using Ballistol on bone (ivory, stag, horn) razors?

 

[Ceefuhs]

I have never used it on raw bone/stag/ivory. It was always stabilized. That may be the only thing I have not used it on. I would not hesitate to do so though.

 

[Sando]

I've soaked dark black horn scales in a small dish of Ballistol a few times with no noticeable problems. That was after sanding them up to 2000 grit. They shined up nice.

 

[Sticky]

I've used it on some horn single action grips for about 20 years. No problems noticed.