I agree that polishing / buffing is the way to make it slicker long-term.
How long would wax stay on the blade during actual use? Specifically, stay on the part of the blade that makes contact with the wood? A few strokes, maybe a dozen chops max, I'd guess.
Now for a competitive lumberjack that is trying to chop through a 12" diameter log half a second faster than any other lumberjack entering the competition that day, then waxing might make a difference. Even if the wax only lasts for a dozen chops, if he finishes those 12 chops faster and easier than his competitors, he'll be in the lead.
How long would wax stay on the blade during actual use? Specifically, stay on the part of the blade that makes contact with the wood? A few strokes, maybe a dozen chops max, I'd guess.
Now for a competitive lumberjack that is trying to chop through a 12" diameter log half a second faster than any other lumberjack entering the competition that day, then waxing might make a difference. Even if the wax only lasts for a dozen chops, if he finishes those 12 chops faster and easier than his competitors, he'll be in the lead.
