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Knife lubricant

Do you use a knife lubricant for your folders and auto assist knives. If yes, what lubricant do you recommend?

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on March 7, 2012 at 7:56

I use a product called "nano oil" for my folders. I find that it cleans them nicely, I only need a couple of drops and it stays lubricated very well even after the obvious oil is gone.

I use the "light" variety.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 7, 2012 at 16:36

I agree a very light oil is appropriate and it does not gum up the operation of the knife.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 8, 2012 at 18:49

Jay just found this one out. Request a catalog! Hoppe's 9 http://www.hoppes.com/cat_solvents.html

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 8, 2012 at 20:45

Here is one more Jay :http://www.flitz.com/

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on March 9, 2012 at 13:02

Is that meant as a lubricant or as a protectant? Because he asked about lubricants and I think Sword oil isn't meant for moving parts.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on March 9, 2012 at 14:08

I don't own a sword but it works great on knives. It's a very thin oil and that is the key. I use a A/C motor oil that is thin and works good too but that sword oil has it beat.

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Permalink Reply by David Moore on March 10, 2012 at 6:33

I use a synthetic oil distributed by Smoky Mountain Knife Works called "Coon P". Its light, doesn't seem to yellow, and works great for me. It can be used on any handle material so I just wipe down the entire knife with the stuff before putting it away.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on March 10, 2012 at 7:19

A great protector type oil is sold by Mr. AG Russell called Rust Free. It is great on carbon steel knives, I even use it on my guns with great results. A little bit goes a long way. If you are looking to just store your knives, it's hard to beat.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Wilson on October 29, 2012 at 22:44

Currently, I use Militec-1 for anything with an assist or torsion bar if it starts to rattle and needs some grease. I've also used it on my ZT 0560 bearings with great success. For oiling everything else, I use RemOil.