What kind of oil does Uncle Bill put on the khuks?

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I guess the question says it all. What do the rest of you khuk nuts recommend?
 
If large quantities of earwax isn't available, I use automotive wax. It's not as messy as oil. For outdoor trips I usually bring along a small bottle of mineral oil.

There are so many things people use around here to keep their blades from rusting. Try em' all.
 
Originally posted by BruiseLeee .......If large quantities of earwax isn't available,
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I keep the earwax for use as insect repellant (net kidding:D).
Mineral oil is my all 'round protector, sanding/cleaning lubricant.
I don't worry about long term, because I have everything out regularely enoght to kepp it fresh annd examined.
 
Does that Bore Butter have some beeswax in it? Seems like it would have to have something in it that has some pretty good body and sticking power.
You did say that it could be used in the barrel for storage didn't you?:)
 
use Rusty's Kama Sutra Khukuri Oil recipe. Not only does it encourage good maintenance, but also makes it easier for you to explain to the wife, girlfriend, significant other, etc. why you need to get another HI khukuri.;) :D
 
Originally posted by Pappy
Does that Bore Butter have some beeswax in it? Seems like it would have to have something in it that has some pretty good body and sticking power.
You did say that it could be used in the barrel for storage didn't you?:)
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It probably contains beeswax, Pappy. It's rated as "Non-toxic, food grade and biodegradable" on the label. It certainly kept my muzzleloaders shiny and rust-free in spite of the abuses I subjected them to, as well as my old buckskinnin' knives.
 
I use STP Silicone Spray Lubricant. Lubricates, seals out moisture, and can be used to make leather waterproof. Useful on plastic, wood, and all metals.

Been experimentinng with floor waxes recently. Tried Johnson's One Step no buff wax on my HI Falcata. Leaves streaks on the steel, but really makes the wood shine. Next experiment will be with Liquid Gold, to see if that does any better on the steel

Bruise, what brand of auto wax do you use?

Keith
 
KHUKRI SUTRA OIL

One bottle Kama Sutra Pleasure Garden massage oil ( 6 oz. ). Add 1/2 to 3/4 oz. clove oil. Mix and apply to steel, leather, etc.

Two oz. bottles of clove oil can be found at the pharmacy, usually behind the counter. The Kama Sutra oil you'll have to find on your own. Don't go overboard on the clove oil. You can add more later if you like. The smell, applied to leather ( black leather at that ) hangs on for a month or more. Unique aroma. Even better than Hoppe's #9.
 
Sorry I didn't finish my post, but breakfast was ready! Anyhow, the bore butter "seasons" the steel, much like you would season an iron skillet.
After use, you clean the bore with hot water and apply a coat to the warm metal once it's dried. The bore will not foul once seasoned and generally does not need to be swabbed between shots.

I use the same cleaning/seasoning technique on my khuks now, and it's been very effective thus far.
 
Originally posted by Rusty
KHUKRI SUTRA OIL

The smell, applied to leather ( black leather at that ) hangs on for a month or more.
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Yea right!!!! Kept in a closed drawer it lasts much, much longer than that!!!!;)

[B/]Unique aroma. Even better than Hoppe's #9. [/B]
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I agree wholeheartedly!!!!!!!

Some words of advice:
Don't store the khuk in yer underwear or sock drawer as guys and Some ladies will have a tendency to look at you funny.
And if it's the right kinda guy it ain't no longer a funny look!!!!:eek: :barf:

The rest of the guys, who are also straight sportsmen, will understand as it's a search for the ultimate preservation.;)
And besides who says a preservation oil has to smell bad, the Smell Police?;) :rolleyes: :p
 
You didn't see Yvsa's face!!! as he described trying to explain the smell in his workroom to everyone who walked in it. LOL. I'd sent him a knife and really slathered it on before sealing it real good in baggies and saran wrap.

Anyway, TZN shouldn't be a blood sport. Most of the time that is... Hee hee hee :D :D :D
 
There's always ChapStik:D

Actually, ChapStik is not much different from what I use back home. Medieval archers used a mixture of beeswax and tallow on their bowstrings. I just substituted petroleum jelly for tallow (tallow may be authentic but so is the smell when it goes rancid). I use it on everything, wood, leather, steel, and of course, my longbow strings.

Sarge
 
My work khuk used to get a bath of Chevron compressor oil after each use because that was the best stuff I had available. Sarge, after you posted the original Chapstick thread I took your advice and switched to Blistex, which I always carry in the field. I haven't looked back since, and my Kesar Chiruwa always smells minty-fresh too!
 
The good thing about using non-toxic stuff on your knives is that in a pinch you can use your knife on food.
 
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