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How can I perform maintenance on my Manix 2 LW?

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Plasmio

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How, exactly, do I go about cleaning this knife? Also, what lube does Spyderco use at the factory?
 
Plasmio said:
How, exactly, do I go about cleaning this knife?
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Wipe it off, wash with soap and water, blast the insides with hot water, dry thoroughly, oil


Also, what lube does Spyderco use at the factory?
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According to this thread, post #7, they use Loctite Viperlube, a 10W hi-perf synthetic.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1324658-SpyderOil

I use Mineral Oil, pharmacy grade, $2/pt, for all blades that touch food.

Froglube is a favorite 'hi-end' lube that is also food safe.


Come join us in the Spyderco subforum for all things Spydie ...
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/726-Spyderco
 
I personally wound wash it out with hot water and then give it a good blast with WD-40 - wipe it down and call it good.
 
Yep, granted the 10w is just a guess. she didn't specify what type.

Mineral oil works well for something cheap, any gun oil, breakfree is a forum favorite, eezox, etc.

I don't want to get into an argument.. but I would suggest you do NOT use WD-40, just because it tends to pick up a lot of nastiness from the environment.
 
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