cut vs split rings

[WoodyCT]

I was worried about corrosion on cut VMCs so I took some clear finger nail polish and put a drop into the gap and let it dry thoroughly. IT WORKED! No corrosion. I've also painted a very thin layer onto sharpened hook points and it kept the points from rusting over the winter in my damp basement. I find that the loop area of VMCs rusts the most, perhaps due to the the galvanizing being worn off when the hook swings around.