Militec-1 On INFI?

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Evolute

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I use Militec-1 on my folders, so I have it available. Besides reducing friction between moving parts, it is also supposed to be a metal conditioner which molecularly bonds to the surface of the metal, reduces oxidation, rust, and corrosion.

Is Militec-1 worth putting on naked INFI? Is it worth putting on over the black crinkle coating?

Militec-1 is also supposed to substantially harden the steel surfaces it bonds to. Would that be desirable or undesirable for a satin INFI body? Would that be desirable or undesirable for the cutting edge?

If I use it, would it still be worth putting mineral oil over this?
 
Evolute,
To be honest I've never put that much thought into it. I just wipe mine down with Tuf-Cloth and put'em away.

INFI is fairly resistant to corrosion so if you keep them clean and oiled there shouldn't be any cause for concern.
 
Evolute:
Aloha, I live in Hawaii, and on the windward side. I run a mildew farm here. Life is pretty easy because it grows on everything here. Life is good here except that along with the mildew, rust grows rampant too..bicycles, charcoal grills and lawn mowers seems to fall victim easily.......
In all seriousness, I have used both marine tuf cloth and Militec on my knives and guns. Tuf cloth is a good product, dont get me wrong, but the Militec seems to last longer and protect better. It really is good stuff. As far as Infi goes, there is not a mark on any of my Busse knives, no matter how much or little attention I pay to them. I can not say the same for other steels, especially the high carbon types (they seem to rust no matter what I do). My Busses run the gambit from being pristine to my MS which travels with me everyday and everywhere. Other than getting washed off, the MS recieves no special care. There is no corrosion on it. This is not a controlled study or a torture test (a la Cliff Stamp). But subjectively, with consitent exposure to a corrosive environment, the Infi stands up without any special care.
I hope this helps you.

wabi
 
I use Militec on my firearms and it is the best (in my opinion) for that purpose. I also use it on the pivot bushings of my folders.
I think you're mistaken about it hardening the steel surface. They don't make that claim. It absorbs into the pores of the metal and bonds to it, so that the lubrication remains, even if it is wiped off and the metal appears dry. Heat actually helps the bonding process.
As to rust prevention, it does do that, but I don't think that's it's strong suite. If it's purely rustprotection you're looking for, I'd try Eezox. It works really well for rust protection.
 
Eric, Wabi, harrydog--Thanks for the answers, so far. If anyone else has done any tests, or has any other noteworthy personal experiences about this, I'd still like to hear.

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harrydog, you said:

"I think you're mistaken about it hardening the steel surface. They don't make that claim."

Here is the specific claim from the www.militec-1.com website:

"The effect of the chemical reaction is a stiffening (not hardening) of the metal surface -- approximately seventeen times stiffer when the reaction is complete."

I'm not comprehending the difference between a stiff (resistant to bending from applied pressure?) surface and a hard (resistant to deforming from applied pressure?) surface.

-- Mike
 
I don't know what they mean by stiffening the metal surface. I don't see how that's possible, but who knows?
It does work well though. If you get the stuff on your fingers, you can still feel it a day or two later when you rub your fingers together, even after numerous hand washings.
Militec has great customer service, by the way.
The plastic dispenser cap on my bottle of Militec developed a small crack so that it leaked and made a mess. I emailed them and asked if I could buy a replacement cap. They sent me two caps and a full bottle of Militec - free!
 
Militec is definately good stuff. For general purpose corrosion protection on knives that will NOT touch food I use motor oil. It is readily available, cheap and has great rust inhibiting stuff in it.

On the knives that will or even may see food, I have been using pharmaceutical grade Mineral Oil with success.

I do not believe that the black crinkle finish really needs much protection, but if greater minds than mine comment, I will defer to them.
 
I have used both and found both inhibit rust. The marine tuff cloth is probably better for this purpose. You can also just buy a bottle of the tuff glide and rub on however much you want. It is the same stuff they use on the tuff cloth. You can also buy a large bottle of militec 8 or 16 oz. which should last you forever unless you pour some into your engine. Buying it in the "firearms" grade 1 oz. bottles is the most expensive way to buy it.

DT
 
While everyone here is on the subject I always have used cooking oil on my knives because inevitably the become employed in the kitchen in one way or another,however soon I will be engaging in activity that requires I be submerged for extended periods of time.I also will be in a humid enviroment.Can anyone reccomend a protective that would not be harmful if I were to use it to prepare food or had to eat with it?
 
Hi Marsupial-

In the posting by Nimrod further up the thread he mentioned Mineral Oil on his blades.

While it is not the tastiest stuff in the world, it won't hurt you if consumed. The other benefit is that it won't go rancid like some of the vegetable-based oils.

Hope that helps,

~ Blue Jays ~
 
Another Militec-1 vote.., the stuff is simply amazing...


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
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