Got my first Hinderer (Gen 3 xm18 sliver) just about a week ago and I have been playing around wtih some different lubricants to see what I liked best. I found that CRK grease working better than almost anything else. 8/10 on how easy it was to flip. Well last night I was cleaning off my blade with some WD-40 and a bunch of it ran down into the pivot and mixed in with the CRK grease. I started flipping it a few times and noticed it was SUPER smooth, 10/10 on flipping. the blade basically just falls open and closed. Then today when I took it apart I noticed that the WD-40 had changed the viscosity (right use of word?) and now it was like a watered down grease/WD-40 combo. I know WD-40 can be used to remove grease and build up so I'm wondering if it broke down part of the grease and that it what makes it so smooth now? Anyone else have any experience with this? If you get a chance you should test it out and see what you think for yourself.
In my experience, WD40 isn't going to be a good, long term lubricant. It collects dirt and gums up. Be interesting to see how that holds up.
Waiting for the next report Dylan. I am on the quest for the perfect lube. I have it from a good source that Santa is going to bring me some Nano oil.
What happened is a, "too light " lube mixed with a "too heavy" (IMO) and you got s happy medium. The grease gave the wd-40 Some staying power ( retention property) As the old adage goes...whatever works. Enjoy
Makes sense! I'll take some update pictures on Friday after it's been in the pocket for a week to show how it held up.
It wasn't update worthy! It was super smooth until it got packed with dirt in 3 days! The washers were basically black when I cleaned it.
Updates are always worthy. inquiring minds wanted to know. Scedules were rearranged, appointments missed.... you get the idea.
I've always had good luck with, Finish Line Extreme Fluoro 100% DuPont Teflon Grease. Used sparingly, your knife will stay clean and not dry out or drip compared to less dense lubricants that tend to attract dirt and dust. Upon receiving a folder knife, it's the first thing I do-clean & grease the pivot point. My M6A2, PPQ and other firearms are greased with this with good results. YMMV.
Just habit. By Friday my knives are so caked with junk it's just easiest to take it apart and oil it all up for the next week.
