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Opinions and Knowledge concerning lubricants/oils to use on various Spydercos

Tdhurl1103

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Hi all,

I have a question concerning lubricants to use for Spyderco knives. I recently picked up a new oil for one of my guns to try out and I wondered if it would be ok for my Spyderco Persistence. I realize this may have been covered before, however, I have not looked far enough through the archives to find anything really recent on the subject.

Here is the lube I picked up. I'm not sure if it would be good for my Persistence and I defer the question to all of you here.


Now, I also realize that Spydercos are different from each other, being made from different steels and materials and utilizing different pivots and safety mechanisms, so I would not expect a one-solution catch-all to answer this question for every Spyderco knife. So, if you would not use this lube, what type of lube do you use for your various Spydercos, and why do you use that particular lubricant? I have read some places that a dry lube is best for some knives and a wet lube is best for others, and that WD40 and even 3 in 1 oil is bad, but honestly, I am not savy on oiling pivots so I don't know.

Additionally, I understand the whole food prep thing and ingesting oils and such but for the sake of simplicity in answering, lets assume the knife you are talking about is not used for food prep.

And lastly: If Sal would care to chime in, I'd be really interested to know what oil was used on my Persistence at the factory (Keep in mind though, I won't go to China, Taiwan or Japan to get it. I'm just curious. I will go to Golden though...;))

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I use a Sentry Tuff Cloth on my safe queens, primarily as a rust inhibitor. As for my EDC knives, I don't generally lubricate them at all.
 
I use aerosol Remoil to clean them out and keep the liners from rusting and nano oil for the pivot. A drop of Tuf Glide on the blade or mineral oil if it's a food service knife.
 
I seldom use oil on one-hand opening knives. In slipjoints, I'll use a little oil after washing out the gunk that builds up. I have no preference--3-in-One, Ballistol, FP-10, Break-Free, WD40, drugstore mineral oil--whatever is handy at the time. On carbon steel knives I will wipe the blade with an old slightly oily rag but there's no telling what combination of oils were absorbed in that rag over time.
 
Lee48 said:
I seldom use oil on one-hand opening knives. In slipjoints, I'll use a little oil after washing out the gunk that builds up. I have no preference--3-in-One, Ballistol, FP-10, Break-Free, WD40, drugstore mineral oil--whatever is handy at the time. On carbon steel knives I will wipe the blade with an old slightly oily rag but there's no telling what combination of oils were absorbed in that rag over time.
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^^ This........
 
Remoil should work fine. Any thin oil that leaves a Teflon film behind works well for me.

I try to keep the oil off of the frame and blade, it attracts dust and gunk.
 
I use mineral oil on anything and everything, and use compressed air to blow the excess out afterwards.
 
I like Quick Release which helps to keep dirt out of the pivot. On Ti knives I use Lubri-Kit Guardian Fluora which I have tested at -26ºF without freezing and is supposed to be good for much colder than that.
 
This really helps out, a lot. I appreciate all who contributed. Thanks for the brand names as well.
 
Thanks all. :) Everyone has been helpful and courteous here. :thumbup: I wish that I could say the same about another forum... :eek:
 
The xl takes a T10 for the pivot. I believe the manix 2 is the same but can't recall for sure.
Whenever you're unsure of a bit size, find one that fits then try one size larger just to be sure. A too large bit won't fit, but one too small can strip the screw.

Pivot adjustments are easy and won't void the warranty. With the blade open, back the screw off until you get slight side to side play in the blade, then tighten it just enough to stop the play.

While you have the pivot loose is a good time to lubricate. It will allow the oil to get between the washers and the blade.
 
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