What do you lubricate your MT's with?

[Philthy]

What do you clean/protect/lubricate your MT's with?

I'm partial to Frog Lube because it's non-toxic, non-harmful and food grade (so if it gets into your food when you use the knife it wont hurt you).

It seems to work well for removing and preventing rust.  The only downside to it is that it's more of a paste (until you heat it) and it's difficult to get into the joints.  I think they may make a liquid but I only have the paste.

Anyway what do you use?

[Smashie]

I use Ballistol, mainly because I have a lot of it anyway.

[Steinar]

I use Ballistol, mainly because I have a lot of it anyway.

+1. Good stuff. 

[AimlessWanderer]

Veterinary grade liquid paraffin, known as mineral oil in other places

[Aloha]

i have a few lubricants i like and for different reasons.

Mineral Oil is used on my knives that will or may see food prep.
opinel #7, vic recruit, Kershaw chill.

3 in 1 is used on most other MTs and knives because my work tools will get wet on a normal day.
wave, swisstools, emerson mini commander, wenger s10, explorer plus are main work tools

i have hoppes #9 lubricating oil i use this oil mainly for my collection of MT and my off day carry items.
it seems though not fully tested this oil has remained on the tools while awaiting use or in storage keeping them protected.

i do spray wd40 on my MTs after particular hard days of work especially when dirt or crud gets on them then come home and 3 in 1 oil them. 

[jerseydevil]

Veterinary grade liquid paraffin, known as mineral oil in other places

+1 I bought a quart of it nearly two years ago for $2 and I still have lots left.

[Etherealicer]

I use grephene for lubrication

- Does not dirty your pants
- Non-poisenous

[Dr. Bahn]

I use Ballistol, mainly because I have a lot of it anyway.

  Same here. It is non-poisonous and doesn´t seem to attract dust.

[Cupboard]

Historically I've always used 3 in 1, occasionally and if I notice any issues.
Seeing as I've now won some Nano Oil I guess I'll give that a go!

[powernoodle]

I use Ballistol

I don't know what you guyses think, but that stuff smells nasty to my nose.  Yikes.  The smell dissipates pretty quickly, though.

I'm a lube hoarder, and find any excuse to buy a new flavor, but I generally just hit the pivots with WD-40 - which I love.

[Smashie]

I use Ballistol

I don't know what you guyses think, but that stuff smells nasty to my nose.  Yikes.  The smell dissipates pretty quickly, though.

I'm a lube hoarder, and find any excuse to buy a new flavor, but I generally just hit the pivots with WD-40 - which I love.

It's one of the least offensive smelling cleaner/lubricant I've ever used.

could just be me 

[powernoodle]

It's one of the least offensive smelling cleaner/lubricant I've ever used.

Well, I mix my Ballistol with horse urine, so maybe that's my problem.

[nate j]

Veterinary grade liquid paraffin, known as mineral oil in other places

+1 I bought a quart of it nearly two years ago for $2 and I still have lots left.

+2, mineral oil for lubrication.  For cleaning, I just use soap and water as needed.

[Dr. Bahn]

It's one of the least offensive smelling cleaner/lubricant I've ever used.

could just be me 

My nose says the same. Actually It think it smells good for an oil.

[user24]

I too use mineral oil/liquid paraffin but I find it a little too runny. Would rather something a bit more viscous. Would like to find something thicker that's still food-grade.

[nate j]

I too use mineral oil/liquid paraffin but I find it a little too runny.

I'm just guessing, but you might try using a little (or a lot) less.  I find a very small amount is all that is needed.  I use the tip of a toothpick to put a bit into the spot where each tool meets its back spring, then open and close the tool a few times to distribute the oil.

[Grail Knight]

What do you clean/protect/lubricate your MT's with?
.................. Anyway what do you use?

I use FP-10 Lubricant Elite.
It works great on all of my firearms and knives.

For tools I keep in my truck I also have coated them with Barricade which is a mil-spec
anti-rust prohibitive. Have used Barricade for years on my firearms and there is not a spot
of rust or discoloration on any of them.

[thebullfrog]

Oh man, it's discussion again. Have we not learned from the great MT Lubrication Wars of 2010?

I use mineral oil. No smell, works well, food safe, cheap.

[Philthy]

Oh man, it's discussion again. Have we not learned from the great MT Lubrication Wars of 2010?

I use mineral oil. No smell, works well, food safe, cheap.

Frog lube has a smell, it smells like deliciousness...ok it really smells like mint maybe peppermint candy.

[ducttapetech]

Wd-40 or some 3&1 oil. Mainly wd40.

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[user24]

I too use mineral oil/liquid paraffin but I find it a little too runny.

I'm just guessing, but you might try using a little (or a lot) less.  I find a very small amount is all that is needed.  I use the tip of a toothpick to put a bit into the spot where each tool meets its back spring, then open and close the tool a few times to distribute the oil.

Hmm. I normally apply it with a pipette; one drop. Sounds like even that's too much if you're using a toothpick for the job. I'll try that.

[jerseydevil]

I too use mineral oil/liquid paraffin but I find it a little too runny.

I'm just guessing, but you might try using a little (or a lot) less.  I find a very small amount is all that is needed.  I use the tip of a toothpick to put a bit into the spot where each tool meets its back spring, then open and close the tool a few times to distribute the oil.

Hmm. I normally apply it with a pipette; one drop. Sounds like even that's too much if you're using a toothpick for the job. I'll try that.

I apply a tiny bit to a pipe cleaner and wipe.  No problems with dripping or running that way.....

[Singh]

MINERAL OIL.
Cheap, oderless, and foodsafe.

[sticktodrum]

I use Victorinox's oil for my SAKs, and Rem Oil for Leathermans.

[trouthunter]

3 in One Household Oil.  Works every time.

[Goatlord666]

petroleum jelly in the absence of grease. cooking oil in the absence of wd-40

[comis]

For some reason, WD40 used on my leatherman always lead to rust at my humid location(or even stored at low humidity location).  I can't tell whether it was leatherman or the WD40, but so far the Tuf-Glide Marine serves the my leatherman tools well in all different locations.

[Philthy]

For some reason, WD40 used on my leatherman always lead to rust at my humid location(or even stored at low humidity location).  I can't tell whether it was leatherman or the WD40, but so far the Tuf-Glide Marine serves the my leatherman tools well in all different locations.

In my opinion it's the WD40... I've seen/read a bunch of tests comparing the rust resistance of WD40 to other substances, the WD40 usually never does that well.

[stealth007s]

I use 3in1 for lubrication and WD40 to clean.

[Steinar]

WD40 is a cleaner, not a lubricant or something to make a film for efficient, long-term rust prevention.

Btw, I just read Ballistol is not ideal for some MTs going into long-term storage, as it may damage alloys containing copper. (It is slightly alcalic, ph 8-8.5.) Ah, well, I use all-steel plier-based MTs anyway. (Will perhaps switch back to pure mineral oil or Vic branded oil for my SAKs, though, even though I doubt it makes much of a difference.)