got my crkt m16-13 in

[a deadly fart]

got my m16-13m in last wed and have been playing with it since.. first day of playing i cut my finger without even knowing it while trying it out on my left hand.The knife is decent and something i plan on carrying daily when not in school. My fingers have been kind of worn out by the flipper and unlocking it has been the only real pain when i flick it out too hard. So what should I use to clean my knife and how often and what kind of oil to use on it?

 

[Planterz]

Welcome to the Forums. Your fingers will get used to the roughness of the flipper and lock in a short enough time (the skin will toughen up). A Tuf Cloth is good for wiping the blade down (basically a rag impregnated with Tuf Glide oil/protectant). I'm not certain what's best for lube, since some lubes work better for metal washers, some work better for plastic washers, and I don't know which the M16 uses. Tuf Glide is probably appropriate for either. Both can be found at most any knife shop. The 13M is Black-Teflon coated, so tarnish shouldn't be a problem. Avoid metal polishes, which can remove the finish.