Storing Your Tools

I heard once that storing your tools in a bucket of sand is a good way to keep them sharp.  Have you heard of this?

Paul M

I've heard the same.  Also to add oil to the sand to avoid rust.
I keep sewing needles/pins this way, seems to work well.  Laziness is the only excuse I have for not trying it on my outdoor tools.

Sand will clean, but not sharpen. It's ground up rock; it will dull metal edges.

Some mix sand with motor oil, to clean and stop corrosion. Corrosion on carbon steel destroys edges in a big hurry.

But IMHO the best way to have sharp tools is to store them dry and learn how to tune up the edges. It's not hard at all.

And don't forget the handles. Periodically rubbing mineral oil on the handles will help to keep them from drying out and cracking.