Hi Gents. I just found a killer German folder - stockman - from the late 60's - early 70's. The knife is in New Unused condition, with factory polishing on all blades. I opened each blade about 20 degrees, and there is minimum Snap in each blade! It is as the knife has been sitting on a shelf for 40 years and dirt & dust has seeped between all blades, keeping the blades from opening with that great snap! Being a novice knife nut, I don't want to mess this beauty up! The knife has carbon blades, and stag handles. The appears to be no rust in the joints. Please Help!!! What can I do? Thanks!
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Vintage unused knife - little Snap! HELP!
- Thread starter Packysman
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Try something along the lines of simple green, or a citri clean sulution(not citri strip its to strong) and scrub with a new tooth brush or a stiff bristled nylon brush.
pjwoolw
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If its gummed up clean it first as suggested above. If its just tight oil it with what ever you have handy then clean it after its loosened up and reapply. I stay away from products with solvents these days as they tend to get gummy and recreate the original problem. My best bang for the buck lubricant is Fluid Film.