Knifecaring - will this specific gun oil work, and rubbing alcohol

Tru Oil does come in a liquid, only way I've ever seen it, never seen aerosol.

I'm not as partial to it myself but use it frequently especially if someone is seeking a shiny looking finish.

There really aren't any drying agents in BLO which is why it takes forever to dry. Much easier to repair a BLO finish than a Tru Oil finish although the tru oil finish isn't very tough either.

Tung Oil will give similar results as Tru Oil too.

Both kind of limit the time you can rub and work it in. Once it gets tacky you gotta leave it till it's dry, steel wool or fine sand and do it again.

BLO you can rub thru the entire Lonesome Dove mini series. The more you rub the better it gets.
 
BLO is magical that way, it changed the way I look at woods , when I started refurbishing some old gun stocks with BLO then khuk handles, got to agree with bawanna on that; my only fear with it was toxicity ever, but you should not really have animals and kids running around a shop anyway :D
 
I think that's why I have stuck with BLO. The more I use the better it gets. I can touch up spots without having to do the whole thing over. I like the smell too haha... I love the smell of Hoppes solvent too, it smells soooo good. I don't know if it's nostalgia or the physical smell. It's like heaven.
 
yeah I got addicted to the smell of hoppes #9 from being around it when I was a kid , I have same feeling when I smell it, reminds me of all those times in the shop, its very unique, and it does really do good things for steel.
 
Well:eek: I think yall are huffing too much of that no. 9 Hopke stuff;) Yall may be right but im a stubborn mojo and have to try it for myself? It seems to be working so far for me without a hitch. I do notice it dries a bit quicker which is why I though I might try it. I dont have enough experience with it yet to say neigh or yeh but i havent noticed any ill effects either. I have a few new blades im using it on so we will see.
FYI: Heres what they say right off the can so you know its right...yeah right.

Tru-Oil - "Its unique blend of linseed and natural oils dries fast and will not cloud, yellow or crack with age".

Boiled Linseed Oil-"...produced from the seed of the flax plant and processed so that it will dry faster than raw linseed oil"

So they are both produced from the flax seed basically but processed in their own proprietary way? Dont tell ya much does it?
 
Tru Oil has more waterproofing characteristics as well. It seals and protects probably slightly better because it ends up a bit harder on the surface.

In a truly wet, damp environment a person would be fine with either provided they keep the wood oiled especially with the BLO.
The Tru OIl would last longer and protect better at keeping the water out at least to a small degree.

Same with Tung oil basically.

Certainly nothing wrong with any of them, just whatever blows your dress up and the look you want.

Never let anyone tell you your wrong kamidog, your just different, that's all.
 
Moonw said:
I just picked up a can of this: http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/beretta-genuine-gun-oil-125-ml/ol36000209/ at my local hunting store shop. Beretta sells it under the "OL 37" name here in Europe, and the description here: http://www.weapon.bg/en/product/928/beretta-gun-oil-ol37-125ml.html sounds quite good. [Hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting a direct links to non-competitor sites?]

Any reason against using it on a kukri, especialy for both short and long-term storage? I see none, but I'd better check. The knife will be one used around, not a display piece...has little specks of black non-destructive rust, I just try to prevent the red variety.

Another topic: I also see that using rubbing alcohol for cleaning, since it contains about 30% water as well, is debated...some recommend it, some not...any experience with that? I'd use it for cleaning, then wipe it off, let it dry and then apply said gun oil. Any advice against such a "protocol"?

Although there might be better choices out there, I'm wondering if these will do. Thanks.
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Most of my knifes & khukuries are made of mid-high carbon steel and had never any problem with rust/corosion and for years i am using only WD40 (this however is more only water dispenser,than proper oil) byt i never leave my knifes not being properly wrapped in cloth/paper soaked in WD 40,,,,lately i bought two cans of 3in1 oil,which is more suitable for high carbon blades and works just fine.....I never looked for any specialised gun-oil.Many of those might be also much more expensive and are available only in specialised stores (unless buying from internet) and there is always cans of 3 in 1 oil in most of shops/petrol stations everywhere....Lot of people have very good experience with 3 in 1,however Beretta Oil might be even better,(but not necessary)generally,the thicker the oil is,the better it holds and stick to the blade for long time,,,,WD40 is more like a water,quickly drops down from blade and unless blade is covered by material soaked by it,it may not be effective at all....3 in 1 is very similar (not very thick oil) Some people use motor/engine oil on their blades,,,,this is very thick oil and could stick to knife for longer period of time,but i never tried this oil on knifes...
 
Also you mentioned concern alcohol cleaning (since alcohol contains 30% water),,,i dont think there is any problem with this at all,if you apply any kind of oil available to you onto your carbon blade....In matter of fact,i am cleaning high carbon knifes and khukury with ordinary dishwasher liquid with sponge and in water, after what i dry them up with piece of cloth.....following this i apply very rich layer of oil,i find water works best on cleaning blades....The only part i am careful about is some knifes might have rat tang etc.these i am careful around their handles etc.so the water dont come into the handle cavities,might there be some......
 
I've generally just used a heavy coating of WD40 on either side, wiped off whatever gunk was on the blade, then spray on another coat and leave it on some paper towels overnight. Haven't had any problems, but I do acknowledge WD40 is not the best product for this.
 
tyr_shadowblade said:
I've generally just used a heavy coating of WD40 on either side, wiped off whatever gunk was on the blade, then spray on another coat and leave it on some paper towels overnight. Haven't had any problems, but I do acknowledge WD40 is not the best product for this.
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I love the smell of fresh coating of wd40 or 3in1 oil on my knifes :) i dont know if anyone else also enjoy this.......
 
While I don't use the wd40 on my knives (it isn't food safe) I do enjoy the smell of 3in1 and Hoppes#9 when working on a gun. I think GB hit the nail on the head with the idea part of it is nostalgia. I remember spending afternoons with my dad and now more recently with my husband as we clean and oil all the guns in the house. That was the quiet time together, after a wonderful day out at the range. So yeah, a lot of good memories evoked by the smell of 3in1 and Hoppes. :)
 
Hoppes es the fragrance of love. Well not in any biblical sense but yeah.
 
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