What oil to you use for your Knife/Tool?

TCGB · **on:** January 11, 2011, 07:38:36 AM

Hi,

I was just wondering what oil people aree using on there knives and MT's to keep them lubricated and resistant to corroision?

My little spyderco bug which has only been on my keys for a months is already showing signs of rust - I often have wet hands when I touch my keys so my bug gets a little damp and even just this little bit of moisture and its rusting.

The bug is going to be made redundant and now im going to have to fund a better quality keychain knife.

Im not sure of using vegitable oil was going to be ok for the little bug

but I didnt have anything else so I oiled it up with that.

what do you use?

Thanks

Threeme2189 · **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2011, 09:26:26 AM

I think vegetable oil gets gummed up after a while.
Most people here use some sort of gun oil, or a similar lubrication oil (3 in 1, etc').
And if you want a food safe substance, many people would recommend mineral oil.
And then there's the endless debate about WD-40, but lets not go there

MultiMat · **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2011, 12:10:22 PM

I have used a product called inox, it is a food grade lubricant. I have used it for awhile & I am more than happy with it.I buy it in one of those unpressurised pump bottles & then I use a small syringe from work with a blunt needle too draw up a couple of mls & then deliver the lubricant in a more accurate & economical way than the bottles spray applicator.

NutSAK · **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2011, 02:07:31 PM

+1 for mineral oil--an inexpensive, food-safe option.

I use Nano-oil for the really sticky ones.

Teofilo · **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2011, 02:26:43 PM

Quote from: NutSAK on January 11, 2011, 02:07:31 PM

+1 for mineral oil--an inexpensive, food-safe option.

I use Nano-oil for the really sticky ones.

Mineral oil for me too! colorless, odorless and safe!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2011, 02:29:30 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on January 11, 2011, 12:10:22 PM

I have used a product called inox, it is a food grade lubricant. I have used it for awhile & I am more than happy with it.I buy it in one of those unpressurised pump bottles & then I use a small syringe from work with a blunt needle too draw up a couple of mls & then deliver the lubricant in a more accurate & economical way than the bottles spray applicator.

INOX is mineral oil, with a penetrating compound added. You can save yourself a lot of money by going to the local pharmacy and buying it by the jug for about the same (or less!) than you buy a tiny bottle of INOX for.

I stay away from liquid lubes nowadays unless I really need them. Liquid traps gunk inside itself then when it dries said gunk stays in the pivot point, eventually building up with other gunk until the whole mess is rammed in there but good and makes opening/closing difficult.

Def

Carlos · **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:01:31 PM

I use the oil that victorinox sells, which I think is just plain mineral oil, and ballistol.

TCGB · **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:14:06 AM

Ok well I think mineral oil is the way to go in my case, now where do I buy it from?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2011, 04:17:55 PM

You should be able to buy it in any pharmacy or grocery store. Mineral oil is a basic laxative and is rarely dressed up with fancy brands or packaging. Look for a plain clear plastic jug with an even plainer label.

Baby oil is the same thing, but usually has some kind of scent or other things added to it, so I would avoid it if I were you.

Def

SuzukiGS750EZ · **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:05:13 PM

hoppes gun oil

sousterre1 · **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:07:34 PM

A rub with marine tuff cloth will prevent a blade from rusting.

Pacu · **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:51:06 PM

Remington Rem Oil...good stuff

Singh · **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:55:30 PM

Mineral Oil.

Vladimir · **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:19:33 PM

Nano-Oil for me.

darkhawk · **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:40:50 PM

Air Tool Oil

Peace

TCGB · **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:16:32 AM

Thanks everyone, as usual you are all so helpful

New_World · **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2011, 11:24:43 AM

I use victorinox oil that i got for free.

its food grade oil

zepla · **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2011, 11:37:21 AM

Or go for an H-1 version of the bug

powernoodle · **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2011, 02:14:29 PM

I like WD-40, but just about any light lube is groovy. Leatherman recommends WD-40 as well on its website.

Mike 56 · **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2011, 06:46:52 PM

I am a fan of WD40 as well lately i have been trying mineral oil so far i have to say i am in pressed i just wonder how well it protects against rust. It sure polishes Vic scales well. Years ago we did a corrosion test we tested Rem oil, hopes gun oil, 3in1, motor oil, Break Free,lard (salt free) and of coarse WD40. None of the oils we tested faired well against WD40.
Mike

NutSAK · **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2011, 04:44:38 AM

Are you really worried about a Vic rusting?

Seriously?

getpower · **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:06:32 AM

For the most part I use 3-in-1 oil, but I'm not really that picky and every tool that I have (with some exceptions) is a user. So, when I'm at work, and my blades get stiff, I'll use WD, Air Tool, etc...

Whatever is laying around really.

Woz · **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:16:17 AM

Victorinox Tool Oil or BlueLube. I like both.

edcgear · **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:00:18 PM

+1 on WD40... I'm even cleaning my gun with it...

cadjak · **Reply #24 on:** February 26, 2011, 07:55:11 PM

Ballistol

Swiss Man · **Reply #25 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:14:08 PM

I use virgin olive oil, works for me and whenever I peel an apple or cut something it doesn't taste like WD40

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