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I would not use oil based (as in crude oil) stuff for food. They also do not harden, which is a big plus for linseed oil. Linseed oil has been used for hundreds of years, we know it is good for this job.
Also, the oil going rancid is how it hardens. But unlike cooking oil linseed oil does not smell bad or stay tacky or whatever.
Good to know! I'll try to find that here asap. How often do you recommend doing this for the items in the picture?
Be careful with linseed oil, the rags/paper towels you use to rub the oil on can spontaneously combust hours after you’ve thrown them away. Dispose of them properly and you’ll be fine.