Maker's favored lubricants?

Carl Jacobsen

Carl Jacobsen

Joined
Oct 19, 1998
Messages
426
I've heard the question come up on various forums from time to time, "what oil should I use on the pivot of my folder?" This usually elicits a large number of responses, ranging from highly reasoned ones to those of the "I've only ever used (xyz), works great" variety.

I would like to ask the various knifemakers on the forum, what do you use on the knives you make, before they go out the door?

Also, if anyone knows (no, I mean *really* know, not just "well it smells like..."
smile.gif
) -- if anyone in the know would like to enlighten us as to what some of the various manufacturers use, that would be interesting too...

Thanks,
--Carl
 
Sentry makes a product called "TUFF GLIDE", it comes in a needle dropper bottle and works well on pivot points.

It is also "the stuff" for a tight frame/slide on a 1911.
 
Well, I've tried several. All the aforementioned ones, plus a variety or products from KANO Laboratories, powdered Molybdenum Disulfide, Slick 50 grease, Slick 50 oil, and on and on. What I've found? If the knife works well (properly!) to start with, 1 drop of almost anything will work fine. The Engineer in me likes the Slick 50 grease, because it tends to stay there even when you spray down the whole thing with carb cleaner. It's a little gooier than the others, so it's not the best choice for a "flicker"

I've never found anything that will make a "bad" action good. It just has to be right.

RJ Martin
 
I like Break Free for oil, and Tetra Gun grease. But about anything will work if the knife is built right.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top