11-11-2011, 03:54 AM
If you are storing the tools in a sealed bag, why don't you toss some silica gel packets in there? It would remove all the moisture from the tools and the inside of the sealed bag. You can get 20 of them for under $5.00 with free shipping at amazon. You can also readily find information on the internet how to re-use them once they are saturated by baking them in the oven. I've used silica gel packs on ancient roman coins and it is effective. I would think if it works on 2,000 year old metal it should work on your tools.
Olive oil has been used as a rust inhibitor since ancient times. I don't know how well it would work in your situation but it is probably harmless to try it. I know on ancient coins the cheaper, greener oil is preferred for breaking up corrosion while the extra extra virgin oil is preferred for prevention. I know it does a good job of keeping our cast iron cookware rust free.
Olive oil has been used as a rust inhibitor since ancient times. I don't know how well it would work in your situation but it is probably harmless to try it. I know on ancient coins the cheaper, greener oil is preferred for breaking up corrosion while the extra extra virgin oil is preferred for prevention. I know it does a good job of keeping our cast iron cookware rust free.