Buck Folder Knife Lube

Break free lube not the clp on the pivot. Both have Teflon in them. As others have said if for food prep mineral oil on the blade.
 
A few drops of Hoppes Elite gun oil works for me. No matter what lube you use it will eventually dry and wear out. Just put a few drops and work the action every few days.
 
I pretty much use blue lube on all my knives. I’ve never had a problem with it and it lasts a long time. I usually reapply every sharping.
 
I use Ballistol. Foodsafe and doesn't attract dirt. Not too expensive either.

I also have a small vial of the victorinox oil. Also foodsafe and doesn't attract dirt either. It is, however, a hell of a lot more expensive than ballistol and I don't notice much difference.
 
I've used Rem Oil for years. It's pretty thin but works well to flush out pivots and back springs, when used liberally. I recently got some Daiwa Reel Oil in a needle applicator pen. Works great to pinpoint small drops on pivots, springs and tang surfaces. It is a medium viscosity that adheres nicely. No waste with much more precise oiling.
 
Froglube paste. Scrub the knife with the Froglube Solvent first (or warm water/dish soap), then apply the lube.
 
PirateSeulb said:
anyone know where to get empty refillable applicator bottles/pens?
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Get a pipette somewhere. Try looking at places where they sell vetinarian equipment or recycle one of those bottles of nasal drops. It's what I use for precise application of Ballistol.
 
300Bucks said:
You never know. I am NOT going to taste it. Whale oil is suppose to burn without smoke but I am not going to light any and waste it. 300
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I was invited to a fancy club in Okinawa by the owner and in order not to offend him I had to eat Whale Blubber with an anchovy on it, yum yum:confused:, luckily I had my own bottle of Cutty Sark to wash it down with...

The club owner provided the Cutty Sark, plus other things. A bottle of it goes for around 300$ in Okinawa to the locals in 1980...On base it was 5$...
 
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There are several thousand Alaskan natives who look forward to the village getting a whale and dividing up the blubber. Muk-Tuk is the common name I believe.

Pirate, the oil Tuff-Glide by Senrty comes with its own needle oiler. Its usually mentioned in these forum oil discussions. And can be found in lots of online and even big box stores. Likely the easiest way to get one. It evaporates and leaves behind a Teflon coating. I like revolvers and use it on the inside rubbing surfaces. Government ethics rules do not let me recommend it for knives as Moderator.... ;-) There actually is Buck labeled knife oil available in the past. I think it even came in a package with one of the sharpening devices..... 300

PS Let me spread the wealth, Break Free LP 4 oz also comes with a needle oiler, I must not be oiling enough my 4 oz bottle is at least 10 years old. Forum Ethics rules only let me talk about that to use on fishing reels.

Ok, final blurb on this subject, just looked Buck oil in original box in that auction place on the side of the water. One is buy it now....
 
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Mineral oil is economical and safe for knives. For pivots I use teflon and frog lube. DM
 
I have heard about frog lube but have yet to try it. Guess I will have to pick up some and give it a try. Thanks to all!!
 
This site places doubt about mineral oil's safety.

Mineral oil —a common ingredient in many kinds of lotions— has been linked to at least 23 diseases, including autoimmune disorders and a number of different cancers.

Furthermore, this mineral oil toxic ingredient— is used in many kinds of sunscreen—is likely to increase your risk of skin cancer, according to areport from Green Med Info. In one animal study, lotions containing mineral oil toxic ingredient were found to multiply the total number of tumors up to 69%.

Mineral oil is a derivative of petroleum—yes, the same kind of petroleum that fuels automotive engines. It’s a popular choice for cosmetic products because of its viscosity (slipperiness), which helps lotions and creams spread more smoothly on your skin. However, a product’s spread ability should not be achieved through the use of a cancer-causing ingredient!

To avoid coming in contact with this toxic substance, natural health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola recommends making your own personal care products from all-natural ingredients, a wide selection of which can be found online.

However, for those who don’t have the time or desire for the do-it-yourself route, it’s best to purchase only products that don’t contain mineral oil. Check the label carefully, though, because mineral oil goes by many other names, including:

  • Adepsine oil
  • Lignite oil
  • Petrolatum
  • Albolene
  • Liquid paraffin
  • Paraffin oil
  • White oil
  • Drakeol
  • Mineral seal oil
  • Baby oil
The skin is the body’s largest organ—so it’s well worth protecting yours! The skin is also the most direct entry point into the bloodstream, and subsequently, all of the internal organs. Less than 1/10 of an inch separates your insides from any harmful substances you apply to your skin.

That’s why Dr. Mercola advises that when deciding whether to put something on your skin, you should ask yourself, “Would I eat it?” Ultimately, slathering chemicals on your skin can be more dangerous than ingesting them through your mouth. “If you can’t pronounce it, you probably don’t want to put it on your body,” says Mercola.

http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/mineral-oil-toxic-to-use/
 
S sportingspecialist
Well considering that article provides no links to their resources and looks to be funded by people who believe in "natural medicine" and are trying to sell a book about how coconut oil is a cure all makes me highly skeptical of their "findings".

Mineral oil is also a broad term, a fact their article somewhat admits/indicates, and can be refined to various grades. This refinement would also effect how safe the product is to use and/or ingest.
 
Yep, EVERYTHING is dangerous these days - and causes cancer. Especially because there are all those "100% all-natural, organic, free range, gluten-free, fat-free, PABA-free, freon-free" absolutely SAFE (?!?) alternatives that somebody can sell us for only 10 times more - if we act now!

Sorry, but if I have to wait on mineral oil to harm me, I'm gonna need somebody to drive a stake thru my heart, or I'm going to live forever like Dracula.

Here's another link:

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-153865/mineral-oil-laxative-oral/details

If anybody's still concerned about the safety of mineral oil, just do what I do and buy the pharmaceutical grade at the drug store. I bought a 16 oz bottle for around $5, which if I only use it on my knives will be a lifetime supply.


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This site places doubt about mineral oil's safety.

Mineral oil —a common ingredient in many kinds of lotions— has been linked to at least 23 diseases, including autoimmune disorders and a number of different cancers.

http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/mineral-oil-toxic-to-use/
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