Rust preventatives reviewed & rated

It would have been nice if a comparison had been made to Ren Wax, Tuff cloth, and Marine Tuff Cloth, which are commonly used for knives. I prefer Cliff's tests :)
 
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I have been using MiliTec on my Sigs (P-220 in 9mm and P-226 in .40S&W) and my collection of folders/balisongs; and I havent had a problem with rust. However, I dont subject my firearms to adverse conditions. I live in upstate NY, and aside from the salt we spread on the roads, the environment is quite conducive to easy maintenence. The original reason for my choosing Militec, was its ability to not attract the various flotsam and jetsom associated with carrying a knife, particularly a balisong - with its extra pivot points and latch - in my pocket every day.
What is the general consensus for MiliTec? I never heated the metal on my knives or guns to 175 degrees, as per MiliTec instructions, and I doubt, as the article in the sidebar says, I could find a toaster over in the field should I ever necessitate one. Instead, I use a hair dryer; along with the recommended 3 applications (as per MiliTec)
A second question, even if Militec is better suited to a desert environment than standard issue CLP, why should the military endorse a product that is rather specific in its task? This doesnt seem like a product the Navy would get along well with (Although they used Brasso forever, and may still do, and that is AWFUL stuff) Two of my friends are 10th Mtn Division in the US army from Ft. Drum NY. These boys spend the majority, if not all of their time in a plethora of harsh conditions, and they choose to use Militec. I asked one of them why, and his response was "let it rust all it wants on the surface, it doesnt need to be pretty looking, as long as it'll keep me alive."
Is this the general consensus?

Thanks
Nate
 
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