what do you guys use to lube the joints of your knives

I've never tried Ballistol but have only heard good things about it. I never see it for sale anywhere, thanks for the link:thumbup:.
 
If i really have to, i use the precision lube from radioshack. Just dab on a few drops, move the blade to get the lube to all areas of the pivot, and then wipe excess off including any dust and lint etc thats in there. Cheap enough, works well, and lasts a long time. Ive always wanted to try militec but never got around to buying it.
 
In order, after application to about 100 or so knives:

1.Militec
2.FP-10
3.Tuf-Glide

After working the action several times to fully and evenly distribute the lube, let it set for a day or so.
Even a few hours is OK.

Then, and this is very important, wash the knife clean with very hot water. Wipe it dry, of course, thoroughly with a cloth.
What this step does is remove the carrying agent which is mineral spirits or similar.
The actual lube/protectant is microbonded to the metal and does not wash off.

(And afterwards, no lint etc. will stick to the joint, because it's the carrying agent which is the goo that attracts all that kind of stuff.)
 
I use household 3 in one oil for the blade and remington dry lube for the moving parts. Allows me to flip open by the studs. i don't like to put to much oil on blade because it gets into the joints and the opening gets too loose. Most of my folders are CRKT Special forces which has teflon bearings so the dri lube works great.
 
Try Kroil from Kano Labs... I use it as a bore cleaner/oiler in my guns and knives. It will creep into every corner and crack in the knife. It's very light so you can actually clean with it, but it isn't harsh like a solvent. And it will work in between spaces and lube gunk which makes it 1 easy to clean and 2. easier to clean in the future because it makes it harder for gunk to attach itself to the weapon. I started using it instead of CLP for my bores because I read that CLP will create a teflon buildup over time and slightly affect accuracy. I still use CLP for all the major lube needs of my weapons but Kroil goes in the small spaces. Kroil is what a lot of the long rage rifle guys use and so I gave it a shot... Great all around product and is awesome for small delicate parts that could gum with conventional oil. And I think it smells good too. LOL. It's a lot cheaper than most high test gun oils at about $30.00 a gallon. Go here http://www.kanolabs.com/
 
Unbreakable said:
Try Kroil from Kano Labs... I use it as a bore cleaner/oiler in my guns and knives. It will creep into every corner and crack in the knife. It's very light so you can actually clean with it, but it isn't harsh like a solvent. And it will work in between spaces and lube gunk which makes it 1 easy to clean and 2. easier to clean in the future because it makes it harder for gunk to attach itself to the weapon. I started using it instead of CLP for my bores because I read that CLP will create a teflon buildup over time and slightly affect accuracy. I still use CLP for all the major lube needs of my weapons but Kroil goes in the small spaces. Kroil is what a lot of the long rage rifle guys use and so I gave it a shot... Great all around product and is awesome for small delicate parts that could gum with conventional oil. And I think it smells good too. LOL. It's a lot cheaper than most high test gun oils at about $30.00 a gallon. Go here http://www.kanolabs.com/
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We use Kroil at work. There is nothing I've ever used that penetrates like Kroil. When a shipment of Kroil comes in, it disappears in one day. That's because each mechanic on all three shifts grabs an extra can or two and stashes it in their tool box. It's indispensable around here. Funny thing is I haven't tried it on my knives. It's so effective at loosening frozen parts that I thought it too harsh. I'm gonna try it on one of my assisted openers tonight. Thanks.
 
smegs said:
We use Kroil at work. There is nothing I've ever used that penetrates like Kroil. When a shipment of Kroil comes in, it disappears in one day. That's because each mechanic on all three shifts grabs an extra can or two and stashes it in their tool box. It's indispensable around here. Funny thing is I haven't tried it on my knives. It's so effective at loosening frozen parts that I thought it too harsh. I'm gonna try it on one of my assisted openers tonight. Thanks.
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Just a dab will do it. If you want to keep it away from bolts and such that might "Walk Out" with use... apply with a Q-Tip.
 
Unbreakable said:
Just a dab will do it. If you want to keep it away from bolts and such that might "Walk Out" with use... apply with a Q-Tip.
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Figures, I can't find a single can. Nobody's giving up their stash either. I was figurin to just give everything a good flush with a can of it, then blowing out the excess with the air gun.
 
Mobil 1. Works really well and a dab 'll do. It's not cheap in terms of automobile usage but dirt cheap when you think how far a quart will go using 3 drops per knife.
 
I also use Quantum's "Hot Sauce". One little dab and your good. Seems like it attracts less lint than the Hoppes and Rem Oil I used to use. Yeah it's a little pricey but I figure if I can use it on my $$ reels than I can use it on my $$$$ knives.
 
It took a lot for me to admit that there mite be something out there better than WD-40. Now I will use Olive oil on food handling knives, but everything else has got a shot of WD-40 and it has worked for the last 40 years.
But, I have been trying a product called "MICROLON" for a year now. Has any one else had experience with this stuff. I got it at a gun show. seems to due the job, and has no oily residue.
 
Used Hoppes for years, still do on fire arms. I use rem oil on my knives, but sparringly. If teflon could effect a fire arm, could it effect a tight tolerance knife (sebenza, say) over time with build up? I had not considered teflon build up, but will now.
 
I use my knives on food a lot, so I use olive oil or any other vegetable oil, nothing fancy..
 
I use Breakfree CLP. I use it on all my guns so it is always around. I have found it to be the best rust preventative I have ever used.

I have used wd40 on knives most of my life and never had a problem either.
 
Militec on all my knives/tools/firearms. Mobil 1 Synthetic is another great lubricant.
 
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