Tuf Glide vs. Ren Wax

Reeper22

Reeper22

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I've been using Tuf Glide for awhile with zero problems but I read a lot of good stuff about Renaissance Wax and just bought some and used it for the first time. In application alone, the Ren wax seems to be more of a pain. I have a feeling that I won't have a problem with either because of my diligence. I don't want to keep both in stock. I want to pick one and stick with it. There can be only one!

For long term storage, what is the better anti-corrosion stuff?
 
I've had ZERO corrosion problems using Marine Tuff-Cloth. I live in extreme high humidity locales and have knives stored for many, many years. No rust. No pitting. No corrosion of any kind.

Stitchawl
 
I have never used tuf-glide but I use Renaissance wax on everything; It works so well that I have never had a reason to look for anything else.
 
i use tuf-glide on everything except G10. for G10 i use Wahl clipper oil...best thing out there for that. :)
 
stitchawl said:
I've had ZERO corrosion problems using Marine Tuff-Cloth. I live in extreme high humidity locales and have knives stored for many, many years. No rust. No pitting. No corrosion of any kind.

Stitchawl
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How do you replenish the Marine Tuf Cloth? They don't make Marine Tuf Glide like they do the regular version.

As far as applying oils and wax to G-10, does it need it? I thought G-10 was corrosion proof.
 
Reeper22 said:
How do you replenish the Marine Tuf Cloth? They don't make Marine Tuf Glide like they do the regular version.
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Ordinary mineral spirits, just as it says to do. And just a few drops at that!!
I'd guess that over the past 15-20 years I've added almost half a teaspoon full!


Stitchawl
 
stitchawl said:
I've had ZERO corrosion problems using Marine Tuff-Cloth. I live in extreme high humidity locales and have knives stored for many, many years. No rust. No pitting. No corrosion of any kind.

Stitchawl
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stitchawl said:
Ordinary mineral spirits, just as it says to do. And just a few drops at that!!
I'd guess that over the past 15-20 years I've added almost half a teaspoon full!


Stitchawl
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Stitch you sound like you live in your own submarine or something man. That's some serious moisture it sounds like you're dealing with. Marine Tuff-Cloth mixed with mineral spirits....:confused: sounds pretty hardcore for lubing a knife.
 
Rennaissance Wax is designed to protect items that are not handled. It's designed for ease of application. Regulat car wax or neutral shoe polish works as well or better, for much less cost.
G 10 needs no protection.
 
cziv said:
Stitch you sound like you live in your own submarine or something man. That's some serious moisture it sounds like you're dealing with.
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Living in East Asia and South East Asia for the past 20+ years has taught me a LOT about dealing with serious humidity. The sort of humidity that rots leather, grows mold on living room walls, and often feels as if it's raining up! Supermarkets and department stores sell desiccants about the size of a 1 pint ice cream container made for closets . They sell them in six-packs. An inch of dryer beads on the top. They fill up with water in about a month... :(
Yeah... some serious moisture. And that's just here in Japan!
When I live in Malaysia or Thailand it's a whole lot worse... Remember the lines in the old movies about the 'steamy jungle?' It is, most of the year.

Marine Tuff-Cloth mixed with mineral spirits....:confused: sounds pretty hardcore for lubing a knife.
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Not for lubing. I use it for protecting. I don't know what the actual chemical is that Marine Tuff-cloth uses. I also have a large bottle of Tuff-Glide, but the instructions on the Cloth packages says to recharge with mineral spirits rather than with Tuff-Glide, so that's what I've been doing. It seems to work very well! :thumbup:
No rust, no corrosion in storage nor for my 'users.' My motorcycle's metal will rust up in a matter of a week if not cared for...
For lubing my folders I experiment with different stuff. Tuff-Glide works, Oil with PTFE works, lots of stuff has worked well. Right now I'm using urea grease. It works. :)


Stitchawl
 
Really good stuff Stitch. I think I may pick up the Marine Tuf Cloth. I know this question is going to sound very dumb, but what are mineral spirits and where do I pick them up? Can I party in your submarine?

Why is Ren Wax made for things that are not going to be handled?
 
stitchawl said:
Living in East Asia and South East Asia for the past 20+ years has taught me a LOT about dealing with serious humidity. The sort of humidity that rots leather, grows mold on living room walls, and often feels as if it's raining up! Supermarkets and department stores sell desiccants about the size of a 1 pint ice cream container made for closets . They sell them in six-packs. An inch of dryer beads on the top. They fill up with water in about a month... :(
Yeah... some serious moisture. And that's just here in Japan!
When I live in Malaysia or Thailand it's a whole lot worse... Remember the lines in the old movies about the 'steamy jungle?' It is, most of the year.


Stitchawl
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Hey what ya doing over there? I always thought you were an American for some reason. :confused:
 
Reeper22 said:
Really good stuff Stitch. I think I may pick up the Marine Tuf Cloth. I know this question is going to sound very dumb, but what are mineral spirits and where do I pick them up?
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I'll quote Google for this;
Mineral spirits is a mild, low volatility petroleum distillate [snip]
Mineral spirits is also known as Stoddard solvent, [snip]
Outside the U.S. and Canada, mineral spirits is called white spirit although it is actually a clear liquid.

Here is something to pic your brains... mineral spirits is the solvent in WD-40.... hmmmmmm....... :)

I buy it at art supply stores rather than in Home Centers. Artists use it to clean their brushes and it's sold there in very small containers. DIY shops sell it by the quart.

Can I party in your submarine?
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Yes. It's the yellow one at the end of the pier.... And our friends are all aboard. Many more of them live next door. :D

Stitchawl
 
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cziv said:
Hey what ya doing over there? I always thought you were an American for some reason. :confused:
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I am American. As American as hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet! (I learned to drive on a '56 Chevy.) I just needed a bit more 'something' than the US could supply so went off to seek fortune and adventure in unknown lands... :D

P.S. I found the adventure. And discovered that 'fortune' isn't measured in bank accounts. Life is good. :)


Stitchawl
 
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Apples & Oranges. Renaissance Wax is a micro-crystalline wax polish and is not a lubricant. Tuf-Glide is a dry film lubricant and rust inhibitor. Both are excellent products that have some overlapping application but are not the same. If I have a safe queen that I want a clear & protective polish that buffs up nice and pretty I grab for the Ren Wax. If I have a folding user that is exposed to harsh conditions such as high humidity that I want to lube & protect then I'm going to use Tuf-Glide (or Boeshield T-9).
 
Brisket said:
Apples & Oranges. Renaissance Wax is a micro-crystalline wax polish and is not a lubricant. Tuf-Glide is a dry film lubricant and rust inhibitor. Both are excellent products that have some overlapping application but are not the same. If I have a safe queen that I want a clear & protective polish that buffs up nice and pretty I grab for the Ren Wax. If I have a folding user that is exposed to harsh conditions such as high humidity that I want to lube & protect then I'm going to use Tuf-Glide (or Boeshield T-9).
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But you agree that Tuf Glide is better for protecting them even in a safe?
 
stitchawl said:
I am American. As American as hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet! (I learned to drive on a '56 Chevy.) I just needed a bit more 'something' than the US could supply so went off to seek fortune and adventure in unknown lands... :D

P.S. I found the adventure. And discovered that 'fortune' isn't measured in bank accounts. Life is good. :)


Stitchawl
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We need to talk man! :)
 
[But you agree that Tuf Glide is better for protecting them even in a safe?
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For pure protection against rust & corrosion I would be more trusting of Tuf-Glide or T-9 than Ren Wax, but that is not based upon any scientific facts or proof but rather my understanding of the intended application of each product. Ren Wax was developed with an emphasis on asthetics as its primary application was to protect museum pieces of different material (metal, wood, leather, etc.) in a controlled invironment. Tuf-Glide and T-9 were developed to inhibit rust & corrosion and lubricate metals used in harsh conditions. My completely unscientific conclusion is that Ren Wax is for show and Tuf-Glide (and T-9) is for go. For pure corrosion & rust prevention I would take a look at the Marine Tuf-Cloth for surface protection and Tuf-Glide for internal and hard to get to spots. For storage in a safe I would add some Silica Gel or a Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor for added protection, but I tend to be the belt and suspender kind of guy.
 
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