Tuf-Glide or Militec?

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bearcut

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Anybody used both of these enough to prefer one over the other?
Is Militec worth the effort? i.e. Does it last?

I am working in a very dusty environment and find that the premium lubes I've been using collect too much dirt {in my folder}. I currently have been using Corrosion-X for lubrication.

If any idiot mentions WD-40, [it's a SOLVENT, not a lube], 3 in 1 oil or any other 'really good oil' on this thread, I will scream.
 
for most knives i prefer tuffglide, or rem oil.

why?? i have found militecs thicker than tuffglide/rem-oil and it just doesnt work as well on some knives.
 
i cannot comment on miltech but I have been using tuf-glide for years and it has worked well for me. no real dirt/lint/grime problems and it keeps the action smooth.:thumbup:
 
For dusty environments I also use Graphite. Desgrease the knife and parts, and cover the parts with graphite, re-assemble and dust the excess off.

Works for me.

CZ
 
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If any idiot mentions WD-40, [it's a SOLVENT, not a lube], 3 in 1 oil or any other 'really good oil' on this thread, I will scream
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Have you tried Breakfree CLP ?

much better than WD40.
 
Militech works for me on my pocket gun. It collects less pocket lint than oils.
Bill
 
Greetings,

M Pro7 gun oil, a.k.a. Hoppe's Elite gun oil is my current favorite.

Take care and Stay safe,

Lars
 
markksr said:
Have you tried graphite?
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Rather than graphite, I would recommend Moly Disulfide powder. I think Sentry sells it in small bottles.

Graphite can cause galvanic corrosion problems as some of the higher carbon, lower chromium stainless steels are not as corrosion resistant as say 440A.

Moly disulfide works by the same lubrication mechanism as graphite, but is non-conductive and non-reactive.
 
BreakFree CLP works well for me -- lubes, cleans and protects. It also works great for cleaning diamond hones.
 
bearcut said:
Anybody used both of these enough to prefer one over the other?
Is Militec worth the effort? i.e. Does it last?

I am working in a very dusty environment and find that the premium lubes I've been using collect too much dirt {in my folder}. I currently have been using Corrosion-X for lubrication.

If any idiot mentions WD-40, [it's a SOLVENT, not a lube], 3 in 1 oil or any other 'really good oil' on this thread, I will scream.
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Forum "search" is your friend, bearcut, been lots 'n lots 'n lots of threads on the subject of lubricants, e.g.:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505529

Mods -- how about a lubricant and steel protectant sticky?
 
I would say Mil-Tec as it is a dry lube and according to their literature it is used by the military in Afghanistan and Iraq. They say it performed better than other lubes and those are awfully dusty place. BTW, God bless our wonderful and courageous military! But back to the lube, the Mil-Tec needs to be heated after it is applied to your knife. They recommend using a blow dryer.It is one of the better lubes I have used. I also like Ballistol because it has no bad chemicals and is harmless to the environment. I have used CLP Breakfree and it very good, especially as rust inhibitor, too. Mil-Tec is not a Rust preventive.
RKH
 
I use different lubes for different things, although all the lubes I have can be used for everything. What lube I use depends on what the tool will be used for. Current lubes are:

Breakfree CLP
Corrosion X
Eezox
Militec-1
Mineral oil
Outers Metal Seal (got two cases off the bay dirt cheap)
Sentry Marine cloth
Tuf-glide
Super Lube

Ironically the only one I do not use on my guns and knives is the Outers Metal Seal. That I use on my truck to stop squeaks and creaks. It works better than the automotive lubes!
 
bearcut said:
... Is Militec worth the effort? i.e. Does it last? ...
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Effort? What effort is involved in using Militec-1? Yes, it lasts. I think Militec-1 and CorrosionX (the correct spelling) are both fine products and I use both regularly on my knives and on other things (guns, electric fan bearings, hinges, etc.) with excellent results. Militec-1 has a thicker viscosity, while CorrosionX is thinner and probably penetrates into tight places a bit more quickly. Both companies will send you small free samples if you ask nicely. :thumbup:
 
According to Militecs website, the metal surfaces need to be heated several times during the application process for the full effect. Now I could be wrong, but that sounds like a LOT more effort than other products, particularly if it only lasts a week or two.

I don't know what timeframe Militec users get per application. If they get several months before needing to re-do their knives, it might be worth it, but so far no one has mentioned this on this thread.

That is why I asked if Militec-1 is worth the effort. I was hoping to find someone who actually followed the directions to give me advice, guess that wasn't you.
 
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