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what do you use to protect your multitool
on: January 19, 2017, 02:03:59 AM
it seems everyone has a different answer when it comes to  protecting your multitool from rust...

ive read about mineral oil, wd40 and car oils.

what do you guys use?

im presently using wd40 but if there is a better option id like to know!

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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #1 on: January 19, 2017, 02:23:08 AM
I just use zoom spout oil, think its a mineral oil based product, I dont like the smell of wd40, and the zoom oil is good for vics, folders and MT's. just googled it you can get a bottle at walmart for $2.50 and it will literally last forever.
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #2 on: January 19, 2017, 03:38:27 AM
I use 3-in-One multi purpose oil to lubricate multitools and knives:

  https://www.3inone.com/products/multi-purpose/

I use WD40 to protect items against the effects of moisture.
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #3 on: January 19, 2017, 04:17:18 AM
I use Victorinox Multi-Tool Oil


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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #4 on: January 19, 2017, 04:22:56 AM
I use mineral oil to lubricate pivots, and WD40 to clean and protect from rust.
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #5 on: January 20, 2017, 02:40:04 AM
I use the Choji oil that I use on Samurai swords.
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #6 on: January 20, 2017, 01:07:02 PM
The only time I oil mine really is when I clean them. They are usually covered in grease, fuel or hydraulic oil. Then I use about anything at hand. 3n1, gun oil, WD40 and sometimes 10w40 motor oil.
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #7 on: January 20, 2017, 01:12:52 PM
Usually an ancient Cosmic Lord of Chaos.
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #8 on: January 20, 2017, 01:14:43 PM
Quote from: magentus on January 20, 2017, 01:12:52 PM
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #9 on: January 20, 2017, 01:15:44 PM
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #11 on: January 20, 2017, 04:19:26 PM
For cleaning I use WD40, for pivot lubrication I use 3n1.  I have not found my LM require anything more that these two products.  I have not experienced the "LM Rust" other talk about.  My tools get wet daily and are simply wiped off.

I do have Frog Lube and have applied it to a couple tools and high carbon knives however I cannot say for certain if this product has provided the protection claimed.  I do live in a dry climate so YMMV.   
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Re: what do you use to protect your multitool
Reply #12 on: January 20, 2017, 09:53:03 PM
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