Those with the Para D2!

ZippoThisKnifeThat

ZippoThisKnifeThat

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I just purchased my 2nd Para and my first with D2 steel. From all the talk I couldn't not purchase this knife. I bought it from one of our fellow BF members, thank you!

I am curious about the petroleum based moisture displacer? Obviously this stuff will not last long once I start using the knife, is it really that necessary to keep this thing lubed up? I live in CA so it's not typically Rainy/Foggy/Humid so I don't think moisture would be an issue..[despite the crazy rain/flooding we've been having recently] But unsure because the card placed in side make it seem fairly mandatory.

Anyhow those with Para D2's do you keep up lubed or recommend it? and if so what are you using?

Thanks everyone!
 
Just use some wax like you'd use on your car. No mess and puts a waterproof barrier on the blade. Shiny too :-). Don't bother with oil.
 
I EDC a D2 Military. At first I had no issues at all with rust or spotting. I never used any lube or protective coating. I tend to wipe down my blades well after any use around acidic foods or moisture of any sort.

I did end up forcing a patina on the blade with vinegar, then spent a few weeks cutting up lots of foods without wiping down the blade until much later to give it a dark gray coating. The patina protects the blade from rust but like I said before I applied it I did fine.
 
I've got one I've used quite a bit, along with a D2 Millie. I don't put anything on any of my blades. They've all been fine.
 
Keep that D2 wiped down with common sense and a little light weight oil. ;)
 
Before I got my Spyderco Gayle Bradley my D2 Para was my EDC. I keep a cloth handy at home with a little 3 in 1 oil on it. I used it to wipe the blade down once or twice a week and have never had a problem. I also wiped it off with a dry rag, shirt tail, etc. if I cut something that left a residue such as packaging tape, tree sap , etc.
 
I don't do anything to mine (I have a few in the stash) - I just do the occasional silicone gun cloth wipe down on them like I do all the other knives I own but I do live in the high desert too. But the bottom line for me is I don't treat them any different than stainless knives and I never have a corrosion problem.
 
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Hey, Zippo, congrats on the new D2 Para. I don't have one, but I have a Queen in D2. It's proven to be quite resistant to corrosion. Since I use mine for food prep such as peeling fruit, etc. I occasionally wipe down the blade with a little mineral oil.

Unlike most lubricants, mineral oil isn't toxic to humans. I'd suggest using a light synthetic lubricant on the pivot screw, but mineral oil on the blade if you'll be using it for any food prep.
 
cgmblade said:
Hey, Zippo, congrats on the new D2 Para. I don't have one, but I have a Queen in D2. It's proven to be quite resistant to corrosion. Since I use mine for food prep such as peeling fruit, etc. I occasionally wipe down the blade with a little mineral oil.

Unlike most lubricants, mineral oil isn't toxic to humans. I'd suggest using a light synthetic lubricant on the pivot screw, but mineral oil on the blade if you'll be using it for any food prep.
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I also have a Queen in D2, a Country Cousin. What is the difference between the D2 tool steel used by Queen and the CPM-D2 used by Spyderco? They appear to have the same makeup, is it just the process that differs?
 
Badhammer said:
I also have a Queen in D2, a Country Cousin. What is the difference between the D2 tool steel used by Queen and the CPM-D2 used by Spyderco? They appear to have the same makeup, is it just the process that differs?
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yes the CPMD2 is slightly more corrosion resistant. it is almost stainless. and congrats on the D2 para zippo! :D
 
You're welcome!

I use Breakfree CLP. It does everything you need, cleans, lubes, and protects, just wipe your blade before you cut food, it's not very tasty.
 
All the D2 Para's (3) I've owned have developed some rust. There definitely needs to be an extra level of care put in place with these knives. Of course, I live in Washington and the wetter weather might play a part. The last one I owned I cleaned up with a rust eraser and just started using camilia oil on it (food safe mineral oil). You could force a patina on it, but I like my pocket knives clean and shiny. Leave the patina for the kitchen.
 
I put some Militech 1 on mine when I got it and I think I might have slighty rubbed it down again after trying it in the kitchen but that has been it. Except for a few scratches it looks like the day it came out of the box!
 
I use WD 40 on my D2 Para and it works just fine and I have seen no rust as of yet here in Texas.
 
I use nothing, just wipe it down after it gets wet and you'll be good to go!
 
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