White Lightning- Great Stuff!!!

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SycoticSamurai

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I just bought a bottle of this amazing product at the Blade Show West, and Immediately applied it to everything I bought there- see thread about hocking a car
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Well yesterday I went to Huntington Beach and like a FNG I went swimming (read, got drowned while chasing a sea shell) while my AFCK was in my hip pocket-DOH!!!
And to make matters worse I just sat down to clean it! As I was opening the knife, cringing at the ammount of rust I was expecting to find (This is not the first rookie move that I've pulled at the beach) I was astounded to find not one spot of rust! I mean, these was salt, dried salt!!!, all over the blade, but it wiped right off, and the blade was still coated with White Lightning!
To be safr I took the whole thing apart and oiled it down (AFTER cleaning) and then wiped it dry, and applied more White Lightning. I can't believe how good this stuff works.

Anyone else have similar results?

Joe
 
I haven't tried this on knives yet. I first started using that White Lightening about 4 years ago for my mtn bike chains. Outstanding stuff for that application. Does not collect grime and I can work on my chain with a minimal amount of the uckky black stuff getting on me. Very clean lube that lasts for miles and miles.

How are they recommending it for use on knives? As a wipe on treatment for the blade or a lube for joints?

-j-
 
I wonder how it would work on semi auto rifles and pistols...


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I mean, if I went around saying I was an Emperor because some
moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, people would put me away!

 
Thanks for the info.In the past I've tried numerous products for firearms and knives.Some were OK but usually not up to the hype. I always end up just using rem-oil or 3 in one oil.I've seen the ads for white lightning and reading this post will give it a try.

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Tim
 
I have never tried White Lightening as a blade coating, but it is my favorite pivot lube now. It has completely restored some of my older slip joints. Dirt and gunk gets pushed right out, especially after a couple of uses. I've never used it on firearms though. Of course it is great on bike chains too, keeps your pants and socks clean. My only complaint (and it's an extremely minor problem) is that it will settle out and has to be shaken frequently. Also, sometimes it will dry in the little plastic applicator tube. A fine needle takes care of that problem. Lint build up is almost non existant with White Lightening.
 
I was introduced to White Lightning at the Atlanta Blade Show as a Pivot Lube and Blade Protectant.

I have used it and loved it for both since then.

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Where can I find this stuff? Is it some specialty type of item that's hard to find or can I get at the Wal-Mart or somewhere like that. I've noticed a little bit of rust and gunk on the blade of my Benchmade Accent(Eclipse) model 830.
 
I've had similar positive results with White Lightning! I've applied it to damascus, high carbon tool, ATS-34, and "stainless" with excellent results. I've used it on my guns and would spread it on bread if it wasn't already as "neat as sliced bread". The technique I've worked out involves spreading the White Lightning and letting it dry thoroughly. I then use my Marine Tuff Cloth that I've added a few extra drops of stoddard solvent to to wipe it off. Wait a few minutes and then wipe/polish with a nice clean cloth and you're done for weeks and weeks.

Take care,

Mike

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TANSTAAFL


 
I've Tried both, and liked the Sentry Solutions products better. Between Tuf-Cloth, Tuf-Glide, and hot soapy water, they handle all my knife cleaning and maintaince chores.

I will admit, that White Lightning is THE BEST chain lube I have ever put on my Polaris 425 4-wheeler! That stuff is amazing for chain lube applications.

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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery


 
Stevo,
I carry this stuff as well as the complete line of tuf products. White lightning is $5 plus shipping. In my OPINION, WL is better than TufCloth when used properly. One bottle of WL will protect @70 knives- depends how you use it, I get @35 knives out of a bottle. If you want some, Email me.

Joe Glessner, owner
Sycotic Samurai Cutlery
 
Syco, did Mike get your car?
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I guess it's time to try a new-age lube and stop relying on Marvel. A dry lube would be less lint gathering.

jeff
 
WL works surprisingly well. I have only used it on my bike, but I can't see why you couldn't use it on a knife. WL doesn't attract dirt and lasts a long time. For pocket knives and little pocket pistols, it seems like a great idea.
 
White lightning was developed by people who made lubricants for roller skates. It dries and leaves behind a waxy substance that lubricates the knife pivot effectively. It could be used as blade protectant, I suppose but wouldn't be very durable in that role since it is wax. Tuf Cloth is better for that purpose because it seems to bond better with the blade. We sell lots of it and have never heard a negative comment so people appear to like it a lot. I use it on my own folders and like it as well. You can find it on the front page of our website. http://www.knifeoutlet.com is the URL. Take care.

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Fred
Knife Outlet
www.knifeoutlet.com

 
I would not say that White Lightening is better than the Sentry products, they are very different. I will say that I have used Tuf Glide on some pivots and seen almost no effect. The White Lightening has worked well on the pivot of every folder I've tried it on. IMO the Tuf Glide works well on knives with metal liners or washers but not well on things like my Micarta Calypso Jr. I even like WL better on my Sebenza than the expensive CRK grease I bought.
 
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