Tuf-Cloth or silicone cloth?

amywilkerson

amywilkerson

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Let's say you have a few really nice knives that aren't your EDC's. You keep them in a special box on your dresser and only take them out to look at them once in a while. Is it better to coat the blades with a Tuf-Cloth or silicone cloth (the type used on gun barrels)? These two cloths are your only choices guys. I've heard it's better to use silicone for long-term blade coating since it won't evaporate. But I love the Tuf-Cloth's ability to coat without being slimy. Opinions please!
 
hi, i've not used Tuff-Cloth. I will give a thumbs up on silicone cloth. i use it on my handguns. I have an entirely different program for my knives. i also live in a drier area, so moisture has not been a concern.:)
guy
 
I use silicone cloth, really just cause it's so readily available from the gun shop. I find it works well. Keep some Metal Glo in case it don't. :p
 
I've tried both. I now use Tuff cloth. The stuff is great! It is one product that works as advertised.
 
Both will do just fine. Although the Tuff Cloth does provide more protective/ preservative qualities. The silicone stuff are good "in- between- handling" wipes. If the quality/ collectors value of that certain blade are not considered high, then some polish may do a good job as well. Flitz brand metal polish does a great job in cleaning and preserving the metal just fine. It will also add a nice shine and will protect for months. However, its use on bead blast, satin or even hand rubbed finishes will alter the surface finish slightly. This is due to the amont of pressure applied while rubbing the wax in. Be careful. Good luck.

Nakano
 
I have tried both on guns and knives and prefer Tuf-Cloth over a silicone cloth.

Besides the awesome smell of Tuf-Cloth. . .it's doesn't attract the grit and grim that silicone does.

Man, I hated the slimy feel that silicone left !
 
I'm impressed with the Tuf-Cloth and the related family of Sentry Solutions products. They work great without leaving a film that will attract dust and grit.
 
The "Marine" version has a little more of the stuff that works. I use it on my guns and my knives. The silicone cloths, when used on my stuff left them slippery. After using the Marine Tuf-Cloth, it drys quickly, you buff off the excess, and you get rust protection without the slippery stuff.

Will
 
Tuf-Cloth is a thin film corrosion inhibitor. It will bind to metal surfaces (ferrous and non ferrous alike) and prevent oxidation.

Silicon is a simple water displacement spray. Its' primary use is for stopping squeeks in rubber or other synthetic materials which are under load. Its' use as a corrosion inhibitor constitutes a use for which this product is not optimized. Walt
 
I have used Marine Tuf-Cloth and been very pleased with the results. It dries quickly and leaves a dry protective layer. It does seem to leave a sort of haze so if cosmetics or blade shine is of paramount importance you may want to examine other options. I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable members could recommend some other options based on their experience.
 
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