— FIELD ISSUE —

WORKING BALM

Not the best at anything. Good enough for everything.

One Stick. Many Fixes.

Open Field Manual Carry A Stick

WHAT IT IS

A pocket fix that’s always with you.

WHAT IT DOES

Condition. Protect. Endure. Restore.

FOR WHAT

For skin and steel alike.

What it isn’t. What it is.

It’s not the finest lip balm. Not the strongest tool wax. It won’t replace every product on your shelf. It will soften cracked knuckles, quiet a hinge, slick a screw, shine a handle, light a fire, and, if the day runs long, help you feel a little fresher. One stick in your pocket beats the 12 products you don't have with you.

Field Manual

Read what you need; leave the rest for later.

Body / Skin [open]
  • • Lip, hand & knuckle balm → softens, seals, protects [wax blend, jojoba]
  • • Beard & hair wax → tame / light hold [wax blend, cetyl alcohol]
  • • Heel & boot balm → ease hotspots [jojoba, wax blend]
  • • Tattoo / shave balm → calm & coat [jojoba, wax blend]
  • • Quick fresh cover → between work and whatever’s next [essential oils]
  • • Minor scrape salve → seal & soothe in a pinch [wax blend, jojoba]
Tools / Gear [open]
  • • Lubricant stick → screws, hinges, sliders, sewing leather [wax blend]
  • • Blade & plane wax → smoother cuts [wax blend]
  • • Wood polish → quick shine & coat [wax blend, jojoba]
  • • Leather conditioner → soften & preserve [jojoba, wax blend]
  • • Thread & zipper wax → quiet & glide [wax blend]
  • • Bowstring / chain wax → quick rub-in coat [wax blend]
Survival / Emergency [open]
  • • Fire starter → shavings catch easy, burn hot [wax blend]
  • • Emergency candle → light the stick itself [wax blend]
  • • Camp-friendly scent → outdoorsy oils for clearer evenings [essential oils]
Home / Everyday [open]
  • • Furniture touch-up → hide scratches, add sheen [wax blend, jojoba]
  • • Drawer / door glide → smooth sticky slides [wax blend]
  • • Stuck jar threads → rub for smooth opening [wax blend]
  • • Shoe polish / protectant → leather & rubber [wax blend, jojoba]
  • • Sealant → fill tiny gaps/threads in a pinch [wax blend]
Crafts / Hobbies [open]
  • • Sewing & embroidery wax → strengthen thread, reduce tangles [wax blend]
  • • Leatherworking → edge burnish, thread lube [wax blend, jojoba]
  • • Woodturning polish → friction finish on small pieces [wax blend]
  • • Instrument care → bow hair, fretboards, stitching [jojoba, wax blend]
  • • Bookbinding → thread waxing, leather conditioning [wax blend, jojoba]
Mechanical / Shop [open]
  • • Machining aid → drill/tap lube (paraffin style) [wax blend]
  • • Anti-galling → stainless/brass fasteners [wax blend]
  • • Corrosion buffer → coat stored tools/parts [wax blend]
  • • Clamping aid → smoother vises, tracks, jigs [wax blend]
Food / Kitchen Adjacent [open]
  • • Cutting board wax → protect boards/utensils [wax blend, jojoba]
  • • Cast iron protector → coat before storage [wax blend]
Misc. / Oddball Hacks [open]
  • • Match head sealer → water-resist your matches [wax blend]
  • • Rope end sealer → stop fraying fast [wax blend]
  • • Grip enhancer → better rope/tool handling [wax blend]
  • • Scented drawer block → natural sachet puck [essential oils]
  • • Sliding window / lock lube → smooth track action [wax blend]

Plain Ingredients. Honest Work.

Wax blend for structure. Jojoba for conditioning. Cetyl alcohol for dry slip. Vitamin E to keep it fresh. Essential oils for a subtle, functional scent. No water. No preservatives. No miracle claims.

It won’t win awards. It will get the job done.

How to Carry

  • • Bench Tin — lives on the workbench
  • • Field Push-Up — jobsite one-hander
  • • Pocket Tube — everyday, everywhere

Bonus: shavings make a great fire starter. In a pinch, the whole puck is a candle.

One stick. Many fixes.

Never the best tool. Always the one you’ve got.

Carry A Stick Settle for Good Enough

Keep dry. Store cool. Use as needed.