Gear care and chalk
How to look after natural gear: bar oils for bare steel, oils and waxes for wood, salves for leather, soap for mats, and chalk. 11 picks, prices as of Nov 1, 2026.
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The picks

Walrus Oil Knife Oil
$12.99 (4 oz)as of Nov 1, 2026Beeswax, plant wax and plant oils
View at Walrus Oil ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Spider Chalk Mega Block
$42.95as of Nov 1, 2026Magnesium carbonate
View at Spider Chalk ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Otter Wax Leather Salve
from $9.95as of Nov 1, 2026Plant oils and plant wax
View at Otter Wax ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Pure Tung Oil, 100%
from $12.99as of Nov 1, 2026Tung oil
View at RMP Finishes ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Camellia Oil Rust Spray
$24.99as of Nov 1, 2026Camellia oil, plastic spray head
View at The Rust Store ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Unscented Castile Soap
from $4.69as of Nov 1, 2026Plant oils
View at Dr. Bronner's ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Walrus Oil Cast Iron Seasoning
$12.99 (4 oz)as of Nov 1, 2026Beeswax and plant oils
View at Walrus Oil ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Walrus Oil Wood Wax
from $10.99as of Nov 1, 2026Beeswax and plant oils
View at Walrus Oil ↗ (opens in a new tab)

LP Leather Preservative
from $12.99as of Nov 1, 2026Beeswax
View at Obenauf's ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Redecker Horsehair Hand Brush
$38as of Nov 1, 2026Horsehair and wood
View at Goodee ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Friction Labs Loose Chalk
from $9.99as of Nov 1, 2026Magnesium carbonate
View at Friction Labs ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Before you buy
No natural-fiber (tampico) brush is sold for barbells, and we found no US tallow leather balm with a maker page and full ingredients. Chalk dust speeds rust on bare steel, so brush it off.
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