Best Lube for Spydies?

YourNoob,

Welcome to the neighborhood.

I'm a fan of Tuf-Glide, but I've also used Ballistol on guns and knives with excellent results.

See you 'round the Forum.

Chris:):):)
 
hey thanks chris, im wondering if wd-40 is good for knives? What about those multipurpose oils? (sorry living in canada has restricted me to a few places such as canadian tire or home depot for these kind of things, i dont even know if lebaron carries lubes)
 
WD-40 is really more of a solvent that a lubricant, YourNoob. It works fine for getting gunk out, but really doesn't lubricate worth a hoot. I have used 'Fluid Film' as a general rust protector and lube. I figure that if it is good enough for use on the Space Shuttle, it's good enough for me.

Some people advocate the use of a dry lubricant on knives. The idea is that a dry lube won't pick up 'gunk' the way a wet lube might. For a dry lube, I use 'Jig-A-Loo' with good success.

For the record, both lubes are available at Canadian Tire.
 
I've used both Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide and Militec-1 for my folder lubrications. Both work very well and don't attract grit and other crap like standard oils. I prefer Tuf-Glide because the small bottle comes with a handy needle applicator to get into tight spots. I also use a Tuf-Cloth on most of my blades to clean and protect them from rust, oxidation, etc. It works great on both stainless and carbon steels.
 
I avoid using WD-40 on knives for a couple reasons:
  1. Leaves a residue which attracts dust and dirt
  2. Isn't approved for food uses.
I'd suggest mineral oil, a food grade silicone oil or ballistol which is approved for food use. I've been using Boeshield T-9 on my SAK's and Militec on my CRK knives.
 
enkidu said:
I avoid using WD-40 on knives for a couple reasons:
  1. Leaves a residue which attracts dust and dirt
  2. Isn't approved for food uses.
I'd suggest mineral oil, a food grade silicone oil or ballistol which is approved for food use. I've been using Boeshield T-9 on my SAK's and Militec on my CRK knives.
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+1 on the mineral oil. It's cheap and easily available since it's sold as a laxative at most drug stores. It's also oderless and tastless. I'm planning on ordering some ballistol to try out but haven't gotten around to it. It's supposed to be good for all kinds of stuff aside from lubricating things. It also has a rather unpleasant oder from what I've heard.
 
Tuf Glide and Tuf Cloth for me. After 5 years of use I have no complaints....and no rust.;)

Cheers,
Rob
 
For pivots I use Superlube oilers. For the blade I just wipe with a paper towel
with a little vegetable oil on it. I use my EDCs for food quite often.

mike
 
I think Ballistol is the best of the wet lubes. So many uses and it is not dangerous or harmful like many lubes, I also like Tuff Glide. This dry lube works great. If you go to Ballistol.com you will see all the uses for Ballistol. I bought my first bottle of Ballistol from the Spyderco outlet store years ago.
RKH
 
Personally I've had issues with the Sentry Solutions products, except on fixed blade knives. Any thing that leaves a waxy residue is a big no-no.

I currently use Militec, but at this point, unless a person is using a knife in a particularly hard enviroment (e.g. near salt water), I usually suggest buying any of the newer high-tech lubes in a small bottle (1 fl.oz. or so) and just give it a try.

Heck, I know people who use synthetic motor oil and have no problems.
 
Agent Starling said:
I've used Break-free CLP--advantage is it's not very expensive;
disadvantage is it attracts lint.

Agent Starling
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I like the break free too. It works and I have a giant spray can for my firearms.


Nice to see you on the big kids forum Agent Starling. :)
 
I found that Tuf-glide doesn't lube very well for my knives. I like the Tuf-cloth for protection though.

I use either White Lightning (which I also use on my bike chain) or mineral oil, depending on whether I'll cut food with the knife or not.

Guy
 
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