looking for the best knife lubricant,, ???

[speeder]

dry, oil, wax, graphite ???

i want my knives to open fast and smooth !

your friend, lee

[Shards of Narsil]

Militec-1.

Try a free sample then order a big one. Can't beat a marketing argument like that.

http://www.militec-1.com/

Shards

[timlara]

Shards has it right. I've had good results with Militec as well.

Try the free sample and see what you think. There's really no way to lose on that deal.

[J Smith]

Militec-1,the only wat to go.

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[zeus]

Ditto on Miltec !!

[sc_rebel1957]

Did someone mention Miltech-1 yet <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>?
No seriously there is no better all around lube.
Ron

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha and I agree...

MILITECH1! Tell Brad Chad sent ya!

God will put you over...if you let Him! Mark 11:23!

[Ted]

Don't listen to the others here - use Militec instead! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Ted


Edited by - Ted on 4/16/2004 5:48:17 AM

[Simple Man]

I have not found anything better than Militec-1. It seems someone would have mentioned it by now.

“…tractors don't have to look like Ferraris” – Sal <><

[cliff355]

Shards:

Thanks for the link. I just ordered up some samples.

Thus far I have been using ballistol (ballistol.com) with good results on guns, knives, locks, gunstocks, in bullet lube, as black powder solvent and on leather. You can also drink the stuff, so it is good to have if you can only carry one small bottle of something.

I'm always open to suggestions though and thanks again.

[timlara]

I also agree with cliff355 on the balistol. Though I'm not sure I like it enough to drink it, <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I find that it does wonders for &quot;refreshing&quot; dried out G10 scales. Makes them look brand new.

Militec wins hands down for the blade and pivot, though...

[speeder]

allright, its a done deal, 2-8oz. bottles
have been ordered. thanks to shards for the web address. your friend, lee

[AllenETreat]

speeder -

Another you might wish to consider is
&quot;white lightening&quot; which leaves an oily
wax film in the pivot area. Thus cutting down on the amount of times you lube your
knives ; Smoky Mountain Knifeworks has it -

1-(800)-251-9306

I checked the eknifeworks.com site &amp; &quot;WL001&quot;
comes up &quot;no results&quot;. However, SMKW says
they have it in stock.

$3.99 for a 3/4 fl.oz. bottle

I use it between militec, generally during
the summer.

AET


Some things are necessary evils, some things are more evil than necessary. John Le Carre

Edited by - AllenETreat on 4/18/2004 10:01:12 AM

[ken]

Looks like the Miltec wins out. I also bought into the hype and got the free sample.


And a thank you to Shards of Narsil for posting the web site. When you get it use just a tiny bit, less than one drop on each side of the blade, let it sit for a while and than work it in with your finger. Wipe it dry and do it again later. This stuff goes a long way. If you can take your knife apart try the grease on the pivot. When you use it on guns they say to shoot your gun a few times to get it up to operating temp. because it bonds with the metal better. BTW they sell it as a metal conditioner not a lubericiant. This part is debatable by others. To see how well it works, go take a very hot shower and leave your knife on the floor and see if it has any condensation...

enjoy-
ken

[Shards of Narsil]

Glad to be of help cliff355, speeder, ken,

BUT as you can see, I was just the first to post the open secret of the Forum <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

One more thing you might want to try. Some people swear by heating the pin up with hot dry air before adding a tiny drop of Militec-1 to either side. Apparently it does for your knife what shooting does for a gun, in heating the metal up for a better bond.

Shards

Edited by - Shards of Narsil on 4/18/2004 8:45:45 PM

[redhawk44p]

Thanks for the tip Shards. I ordered a free sample.

[JBE]

Thanks for the link! I just received my free sample in the mail and lubed my Millie with it...anxious to see how it works! I had been using BreakFree CLP up to this point but with all the positive posts I've read about the MilTech I had to try it. I was wondering how well it would work on my Ambassadeur baitcasting reels? Anybody here use it on fishing reels yet and with what results? Thanks.

[J Smith]

I use it on my reels.It done wonders for my Lews speed spool.

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[Rob]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but i wonder why you guys prefer Militec-1 over... let's say Tuff-Glide <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Where are the major differences? I've been using Tuff-Glide for quite a while now and I am really satisfied and I don't know Militec-1 at all.

???

Thank's, Robert

[MeJoomeok]

just wondering, after applying this wonderful knife elixer, will it be ok for cutting my food? Meaning, if I ingest some of this stuff, will I be ok? Thanks

[munchs]

When you buy a SAK in a fresh condition and smell it, it smells just like Miltec-1, which means Victorinox uses Miltec-1 for all their products before shipping out?
Whatever the stuff was, from my experience, it worked so good and lasted a long time.

[Zrexxer]

I personally think it's too heavy a viscosity for fishing reels. I'd use something lighter on them, like Remington's &quot;Rem-Oil.&quot;

"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." --H. L. Mencken

[Ted]

Rob, tuff-glide &lt;B&gt;stinks&lt;/B&gt;!!! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Well, actually I should say it 'smells' <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Just kiddin, it works pretty good. I tried Tuf-glide, White Lightening and Militec, but found Militec the better of the three.

Ted

[Pyrochazm]

I use militec for everything. So far I have it in my car's engine and gearbox, my drill press, all my knives, my P99, and just about anything that is both metal and needs to be slippery. I can honestly feel extra power from my 'zuzu, and it really smoothed out the trigger pull on my P99. Try the Heat treatment as described earlyer. Apply a little militec, work the joint a bit, apply heat for a bit, and repeat. Your knives, guns, pliers whatever will come out workin like buttah.

"Some people prefer delusion to despair"- Nelson Munce

[cliff355]

Well, my free sample came in two days flat and it is impressive stuff. There is a noticeable difference in the lubricating effect of Militec-1 and Ballistol. With Militec, the knife pivot almost feels loose.

However, I don't think Militec is exactly &quot;food safe.&quot; It probably isn't a deadly poison, but if contact with food/utensils is an issue, stick with Ballistol. You can drink that stuff ( I never have). They also say it works on hemorroids if you use the aerosol with a plastic straw (haven't done that either).

Anyway, I loaded up my precision oiler pen ( www.leevalley.com) with Militec-1 and am happy as a clam. Will have a 16 oz. bottle coming soon.

[JBE]

It does seem a little viscous as compared to &quot;reel&quot; oils but I'm going to try it only on the spool shafts. The grease seems like it may work well on the worm gear and internal gears.

[J Smith]

Militec-1 gets thinner as it heat up.Plus even after you wipe it off it is still working.As far as cutting food,I don't worry to much about it.There would be so little that would get on the food it would probably not be enough to do anything.
Also when you use it on you knives,heat the parts you applied it too with a hair dyer and wipe it all down.This will make a noticable differance.

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[Ed Schempp]

Several years ago Barry Gallagher turned me on to a KleenBore Product called TW25B. It is a synthetic lubricant that is supposed to stick better to the friction surfaces. I'll have to check out Miltec. Thanks...Ed

[Jimd]

FP-10 has worked very well for my knives and firearms. It's the smoothest-working oil I've tried yet, and metal seems to glide when I use it.

Sniper -- One Shot, One Kill Email: ST8PEN01@aol.com

[jgw65]

I use a product in my machine shop called Super Lube. It comes in a 1/4 oz. pen-type applicator. According to the package it contains PTFE, which bonds to the surface of the metal and it is non-toxic and waterproof. In addition to my knives I use it on tools like my radial drill, milling machine and lathe.

[ledheded]

Just got my free sample today! someone asked if it was safe to use on a knife to be used for food prep. the bottle says,danger:contains synthetic hydrocarbon derivatives harmfull or fatal if swallowed. do not induce vomiting. keep away from children. I dont think its cool to use for food prep!

[Alan2112]

Another Mili-tech I fan! RKBA!

[cmassicotte]

Militec-1 is the way to go!

For food prep, use mineral oil.

Chuck

[Johnny11758]

Try Chris Reeves's lubricant. It's like butter.