561 KVT oiling?

prelude92

prelude92

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Dear zt/kershaw knife nuts: having heard many different opinions on oiling a knife correctly, I was hoping to learn how to PROPERLY oil a zt 056x's ball bearing system, along with what kind of oil to use. I have never put any form of lubricant on it before (not even completely sure I'm supposed to), but have took apart and cleaned it multiple times by simply wiping everything down real good. Any input would be greatly appreciated! I would just like to know how to take the best care of some of my favorite things!

Thanks,
Kevin
 
I use CRK White Fluorinated Grease... I've heard others use Frog Lube too. They really don't even need any grease, they work fine dry too.
 
I use a really tiny drop of Bones Bearings Speed Cream - Racing Formula on each side. It's a skate bearing lubricant manufactured by Bones Bearings.
I love the stuff.
 
Well, here goes the thread...

Properly adjusted, the bearing system should need no oil or grease.
 
The track that the detent ball travels benefits the most from lube. I use dry Teflon bike chain lube. A drop or 2 makes it much smoother.
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SPXTrader said:
Well, here goes the thread...

Properly adjusted, the bearing system should need no oil or grease.
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I run my 561 dry... no problems yet. Also, any liquid lube WILL eventually attract dust, grime, grit, etc.
 
I understand that a properly adjusted bearing needs not be lubed. But seeing as every other bearing I own needs lube to protect it from corrosion and friction, I tend to carry the practice over to my KVT. I also have toxic sweat, as evidenced by the rust on my 0560's liner. Unless those balls are stainless, I'm not chancing it.
 
I have contemplated using a dry lube. Has anyone used these, and if so were you happy with the results?
 
Thank you all! I was torn in between using some lubricant or just keeping it dry, and i think I will keep it dry for now. It's not that it was sticking or rubbing, I just wasn't sure if others use oil of some kind
 
Dry Teflon lube works great. It doesn't attract dirt and grim like wet lubes will. The one I use is made for bike chains and can be found at most large sporting goods stores.
Pilot1 said:
I have contemplated using a dry lube. Has anyone used these, and if so were you happy with the results?
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I've done quite a bit of experimenting with lubes and the 560 bearing just dont need anything. So I recommend nothing, just clean it out from time to time.
 
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