Lubricating balisongs

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barg

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Greetings all,

I acquired a bm42 a little while ago and didn't have any militec-1... of course I couldn't wait and lubricated it with Tri-Flow. The question is, now that I have some militec, is there some procedure for removing the tri-flow? I'm a little hesitant to dip the pivots in solvent. The pivots have accumulated a fair amount of debris (darn cats), so any discussion on the topic of general cleaning routines is welcomed.

Thanks...

V.
 
I favor a spray product called "Gun Scrubber" which is available at your handy neighborhood "sporting goods" store. It's a spray that comes with one of those tubes that attaches to the spray button so that you can get the stuff down in the joints. It'll wash all the accumulates stuff out. Even with Militec-1, you need to do this every now and then.

This Gun Scrubber stuff is powerful. It'll be fine on 42 and 42A knives, but I have seen it attack paint and plastics and I would let it near anything with a fine insert material.

But, for the all-metal 42 or 42A, just have at it with Gun Scrubber and then relube.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
barg - I also use Gun Scrubber but you can use a good brake shoe cleaner or a good electrical contact cleaner as well. The compounds are basically the same and all of them evaporate nicely in just a few minutes. The same warnings apply though, as Chuck previously noted.

Fox
 
Thanks for the advice. Somewhere (and I've forgotten exactly where), I seem to remember having read that it was important to wipe the blade with Tuf-Cloth after using Gun Scrubber or similar product. Does this sound right?
 
Well, since I am paranoid about rust or corrosion, and since the fore mentioned products will strip every bit of lubrication from a knife, I would tend toward a careful relube with Miltec or whatever your preferred lubricant happens to be, being very careful to cover any surface that might be prone to rust or corrosion.

Fox
 
Where can I buy Miltech. If thats not available are there any good substitutes.-giar
 
Thanks CLay...SO do I rub this stuff all over the blade or just at the points...what about the handles? SIncerely
 
Militec is just for the joints. It's not really an oil and so I'm not sure how well it'd work as a surface rust protectant.

There's no risk of the Ti handles rusting, so no need to treat them in any way.

The 12C40 blade is also very rust resistant. But, a product like Tuff-Cloth is still a good idea.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
Whatever you do , make sure you follow the directions.

You have to heat the surface up a bit before applying.......... and yes it does make a difference.

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Clay
www.balisongxtreme.com
Because......
getting 'em open
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It's a chemically activated synthetic metal conditioner that bonds at a molecular level. It can be applied then the excess wiped off and the surfaces will be lubricated and protected for an extended period of time; the product is stated to protect from corrosion, when left on the suface, for two years. It works great............
 
Wait, Clay what do you mean by "heat the surface up a bit"? Are you talking about when you apply the militec-1? Sorry, but could you please explain this to me?

Thanks
mmtmatrix
 
I was talking to a knife maker, he told me that he usually uses olive oil as a alternative. Anyone else ever here of this?
 
You got it mmtmatrix.

The area where the pivots are needs to be heated. Something like a Blow dryer will work just fine.

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Clay
www.balisongxtreme.com
Because......
getting 'em open
is half the fun!
 
Hummm Keep it simple? since *I* USE *MY* knife
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I have not found a need to lube my BM-42. Cut your steak and let some of the fat get in the pins... rinse with HOT water to get the dried mashed potatoes etc. out, but some of the fat/grease remains. Works for me.. It seems to actually work better than triflo, Bel Ray Chain lube etc. Non toxic. The best would be the fat from a Deer as it's melting point is a lot higher then beef. (Those who eat venison know how it coats your mouth) And I look forward to it's superior qualities this fall. Be natural be happy! Sorry to any Vegetarians if I may have offended you. Beef mmmmmm good! FYI my BM-42 was flipped at the $25 a plate fancy schmancy place
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... I was brought a "proper" stake knife in short order by the watress. (Which FYI cut like ****, but I got the hint.)
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When I'm in New Hampshire, I want to go out to dinner with you!!!!!!!!!
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Does anybody have an opinion/ knowledge about the qaulity of the White Lightning Wax that 1sks sells?

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If you're ever in Seattle try the Ruth Chris Steakhouse. Its downtown, on 5th ave. Prepare to eat the best stake EVER, though at a high cost (~$50 @plate). Mmmm...
 
White Lightening is good. Personally, I think TetraGun is better by a hair's width. But, MT1 is the best I've tried so far.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
Just received the sniper pack from militec today. qoute"long lasting protection against friction heat and rust" and "wipe a thin layer of filmof militec-1 on inside and outside of metal surfaces, including bore"
 
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