High-End Knife Lubrication (Nano-Oil, Daiwa Reel Oil, Frog Lube, and more!): The Nick Shabazz Guide

[@Dustysa4]

Something to keep in mind if you're using gun lube on a knife pivot is that many of the CLP options contain chemicals that dissolve copper. This is a problem if your knife has phosphor bronze bushing.

[@jlogue751]

Great point

[@TheNgp90]

I have cpl as blade protection on one of my d2 knives, thanks for letting me know

[@simonsafos2089]

Is this the case with these Nano oils? which lubricants would you know that could work well for said bushings ? Thanks! That would heart my heart hahaha

[@gnoldi]

@@simonsafos2089 Not nano oils, but be careful with Ballistol. It's great, but not for phosphor bronze washers.

[@danielsevell5732]

4:51 "It doesn't need to run fast, it just needs to have all the lube in the right place". Indeed Nick

[@johnnyfedpost1776]

I went to ace asking if they sold Astro glide.... I meant to ask if they sold Tuff Glide but I'm an idiot. (AstroGlide is sex lube)

[@earlsweat9727]

3 year old comment but god damn did this make me laugh😂

[@dabutchaistoxic]

That is unfortunate.

[@Elmax17.5dps]

Lolz he kept it really real 🎉

[@tavernpuzzler]

I've been looking at Nano-oil for a while, but using Hoppe's No. 9. I've had no problems but this video finally made my curiosity overcome my hesitation and ordered some 10w as I watched this. It came in today, so I see lube in my weekend activities.

[@BenjaminCronce]

Came for the review, stayed for the ramblings.

[@benstevens2955]

Thanks for mentioning Daiwa Reel Oil. I'm using the 10 weight Nano-Oil myself, but that's running me about $45 AUD due to the fact I live in the land down under. That Reel Oil's about $10, and if it's just a tad bit less awesome than the Nano-Oil, that speaks volumes. Have an awesome day, cheers!

[@NickShabazz]

Yep. I'll probably buy more Nano Oil (the devil you know), but if it's silly down under, Daiwa's gonna be just fine.

[@benstevens2955]

Absolutely, I am adoring the Nano-Oil though for what it's worth.

[@CedricAda]

I ordered a half ounce of nano oil yesterday to Australia and wish I'd heard of Daiwa because it ended up being about $36 AUD! Ah well, next time!

[@benstevens2955]

You poor soul :(

[@tacticalcenter8658]

nano oil is just mineral oil with an additional ingredient that is all marketing, aka snake oil. they do not have any evidence to backup the claims they make about it. check out bob is the oil guy forums. you can actually buy the extra ingredient yourself for cheaper and put it in your own mineral oil, or synthetic. the price is ridiculous for basically mineral oil and marketing.

[@slyphon]

Woohooo! Thanks Nick! Also, the new lighting looks great :)

[@jibalabado7064]

always very informative and entertaining having Moe the Bartender of The Simpsons dropping wisdom 🤙

[@Justthemow]

He sounds like one of those two car guys on Sunday morning radio

[@dabutchaistoxic]

He sounds like he’s from New Jersey.

[@usmc2511]

My experience with Frog Lube is while I like the fact that it's safe to apply to knives that might come into contact with food, it seems to turn into a glue like consistency with age. BTW, interesting video.

[@MrGeerbear]

I agree, I have a friend who turned me on to EWL 2000 gun oil. He's a big gun guy and former Marine. His MOS was 2511. It is a machine gun oil that is thin and then dries. It works great.

[@podboq2]

thin oil = super thin coating for the entire surface to repel moisture. thicker lube = hinges. thickest lube = bearings. a purpose for every one and each tailored to their intended use.

[@forrestpurser9871]

I appreciate your thoughts on the subject Nick. I have been looking to get some nano-oil and was trying to decide what weight to buy. The lighting looks great by the way.

[@delav83]

On your next video you should use the phrase "forget about it" lol. Good info here thanks!

[@canadian_wolf8395]

I use the 5 weight nano oil. Where I live it gets up to minus 50 and that little bit of extra thickness will decide whether or not you can open your knife. I got a new knife last winter and I was to exited to take it with me so I never lubed it or anything. About an hour into my day I go to pull out my knife and it was literally frozen shut

[@alandaigle2081]

Get you a quart of mobile one full synthetic 0w5. Last forever. That's all I use on firearms or knives. Cheers!

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

I've used 0w16 with damn good results, but 0w5? Wouldnt it just be rem-oil at that point?

[@coletrick8748]

I just made the same comment.. great minds think alike..lol

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

@Jacob Dawson Ahahahaha yes didn't think about that! I cut meat with my 940

[@xmrcool360]

I like the new black background! Keep up the great work!

[@coreyballard8359]

Personally, I use Frog Lube just because it does a few things well enough. Plus it's food safe, so I've got no concerns with it. Just wondering if you do any fishing? Interesting to spot the Diawa Reel Oil on here. Keep up the good work Nick.

[@sanhxhebsbbb1048]

I love and only use the nano oil I works amazing on everything so yea

[@BushCampingTools]

Interesting video. Personally I find many good quality mountain bike lubes, especially the supposedly non dirt attracting kinds work pretty well along with maybe some good quality gun lubes. That being said i like to keep all lubes of this type to a minimum, especially if I use the knives to prep food, as none of them are of the edible kind LOL.

[@i.am.hodgie]

I couldn't find nano oil in Canada, so I bought a Boker oil pen. Works great too. Thanks for the review Nick.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

i dont have any more left but i too think so. i dont see it on sale anymore in the states, ive seen what i think is rebranded boker lube's in germany tho, wonder if its the same or just has the same bottle.

[@larrye.quigley4379]

Glad the CEO's puppy came home. ;-) "Smooth", pretty slick.

[@lumspond]

I also like a 10W for the pivot, etc. but I do use a lighter 5W to give a light coating on a carbon steel blade, assuming I don"t want a patina. Good video.

[@JRKhoury18]

good use case for the 5 weight oil

[@thefinder8087]

For knives I do like the nano oil, it seems to stay put pretty well. For guns though, I prefer Balistol.

[@jamesmuzzillo9994]

I second Ballistol, it's amazing stuff.

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

I've been using Ballistol for knives and, aside from having a more hassleworthy application method (little spray tube), it doesn't stay as long as the 10wt nano-oil.

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

Good deal! I like the 10w. 👍

[@f22shift]

I always have the suspicion that these stuff is just rebranded something else. I've been using the oil included in my electronic razor. Whatever it is , it works well. I do have to admit the applicator of the nano oil is very nice. One thing that sucks is watching the reviews and realizing all the oils went up in price.

[@EZ_Case]

“And the CEO’s puppy came home.” That made me chuckle.

[@musclegeek1991]

“Nano-oil is the ONLY lubricant you should ever purchase!” -Nick Shabazz 2016

[@SharpPokeyThings]

Huh?

[@pocketpair66]

Most use that van Wyk has ever seen. Helpful video as always.

[@jlogue751]

Great new look

[@6pistons]

I got some Nano Oil 10 weight today and lubed my Spyderco blades. Thanks Nick!!

[@Bananahammock88]

I use the hoppes #9 which is the best

[@sebenza100]

Ardent reel butter is also great

[@JessHull]

very nice video Nick. I use the Daiwa lube personally because its what I have laying around because I use it for my high end bench made fly reels. I initially just used it on my knives because its what I had. Then I saw that you used it in one of your videos and I felt much better about using it. Also if I need a grease I use Quantum Hotsauce. IDK if you've seen or tried it but I do recommend it. It looks exactly the same as the Nano-grease and would nor be surprised if they're the same product. Its probably much cheaper then the Nano-Grease as well.

[@JD-mc3py]

I use Hoppe's No.9 on my knifes. It works brilliantly for me

[@nogps1225]

I use Breakfree CLP if I won’t be prepping food with the knife. I put CLP on everything. I can’t help it. It’s one of the best substances created by man. I used CLP on my Para 2 and it flips itself now.

[@steedandersen]

Hi Nick. Birdshot IV sent me your way and wanted to say I enjoy your channel.

[@NickShabazz]

+Steed “Still Hunter 69” Andersen Thanks muchly! They're gems!

[@manfredvandoorn8011]

Thanks, Nick, I love your dialect/accent. Where does that come from? Then I'll go and live there..

[@beltong2724]

Do you think silicone oil weight 20 is okay for an Ontario rat 1? I’ve taken my knife apart and put the oil in the knife and when I put it back, it was not smooth at all it was really hard to open. Is that because the oil?

[@discivillized]

Hey Nick: you forgot to mention that most of those will kill you if you ingest em.’ Whereas the Frog Lube is food safe. Matter of fact, it doubles as a delicious salad dressing and wing dip. 😁👍🏻

[@izayus11]

And while we are at it, Who's got time for crushed pepper whe you've got gun powder at hand.

[@knifenutsdave]

A knife pivot is such a simple machine that I find almost comical how over-engineered Nano-Oil is. Eventually I will buy some Nano Oil and maybe then I'll have to put my foot in my mouth, but I can't see how it makes such a difference when other factors (pivot tightness/lockbar tension) are so important for "smoothness".

[@NickShabazz]

Yep. All of these high end oils are quite sufficient!

[@grren1782]

I've just been using the same oil i use on my stone, it gets the job done and i use it for hinges and sealing blades and wood

[@DavyCrosier]

I currently run Benchmade Bluelube. It’s working really well, and is paraffin-based, rather than petroleum-based.

[@edsaban572]

Dries out too fast.

[@josephhiggins7871]

Love your channel the knowledge i have got and the information you provide is as you say in America is awesome so a big thumbs up from Ireland

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Ive been using either BreakFree CLP or Mil-Comm TW25B grease or MC2500 oil on all my guns and knives for all my life with good results. I really like the applicator the nano oils come in and recently found some BreakFree CLP in one. I just have to refill it so often.

[@Jubakuba]

Glad to see Daiwa reel oil in here =P I saw it in an APostle video which he simply said "some people use it" and bought it since I can find it locally...have zero issues with it.

[@avshalonsadiang5496]

Hi nick.is this nano oil can use in the pistol also?

[@star_blazer]

Excellent, informative video, Nick. What about lubricating the inside of an automatic knife that I’m unable to take apart? I’m trying to decide between the 5 and 10 Nano-Oil grades. I prefer the 10, but after seeing how viscous it is in your video, I’m now concerned that the 10 would be too viscous to move around and cover all of the moving parts inside the knife. What do you think?

[@desertratedc9596]

I have been using Tsubaki oil just because it's food safe. Pretty lightweight stuff but it seems to work.

[@jaryd_yarid]

i use frog lube on knives that i plan on using to prepare food since its non toxic. even if its a fixed edge i just rub a small amount on the blade and im all set.

[@bamabladez]

Love the honesty. I feel the same way about my truck oil. Never seen a difference in brands but I still use and buy the so called "best oil".. BTW brother your accent is as thick as I've heard! 😆 where are you from?

[@maydaverave]

ever try graphite spray? goes on and drys like black spray paint. I use it on locks and keys so I don't get oil in my pocket. great lubricant for staying in place and not attracting dirt.

[@nathanheggen1378]

I just use some hoppes 9 gun lubricant, works perfect for me

[@ZakHancock]

I use that exclusively. Really nice oil.

[@infest409]

Just ordered that Daiwa reel oiler, I'll see how I like it.

[@matusknives]

I am going to give that Nano-Oil 10W a try. I used to use the Tuff-Glide and frankly had the impression that it never lasted too long (example knife - Giantmouse Ace Clyde brass that runs a little stiffer in general as the locking bar ist quite strong). Then a friend of mine suggested I try Interflon Fin Super - which works much better (viscosity would be around 5 compared to your video), but it is packed as WD40 - so as a spray what is not practical for detailed application.

[@2rokk]

Thanks for the review! It was informative and useful!

[@SargNickFury]

Anyone know if there is somewhere to get the applicator bottles like the "private reserve oil" uses? I wish frog lube came with such a bottle and applicator. I would like to find somewhere to just get empty bottles with applicators so that I can choose my own. I see some cheap plastic stuff on Amazon, but I like the metal cap tougher bottle etc.

[@freedomring6364]

My knife was running really dry and I run out of knife oil and I used some of my wahl clippers oil and it worked great.

[@chrisvinson920]

Have you tried Ballistol? I seem to have pretty good results with it.

[@abc456f]

Chris Vinson Love it. Use it on knives and all my guns.

[@brianblanco520]

i have a very sticky american lawman. the flipper is very hard to open without using some wrist action. what grade would you suggest for trying to get it to fly open?

[@YaGhAd]

Someone gave me Daiwaa Reel Oiler.. it is colorless and so light, comes in a needle. Is that okay for folding knives? It would be really appreciated if you can help. By the way, i will order one from this video, but meanwhile i will use what i have, IF it is fine. Thanks

[@NickShabazz]

Yep, it's fine :)

[@Scientist_Salarian]

John Lovell and a fair number of other prominent special forces guys use Frog Lube, so it’s good enough for me.

[@tomj0008]

Anyone know. Did nano oil change? My old 10 weight is alot thicker than my new 10. Also new is darker more amber!

[@AkihaMotors]

You should try Ballistol, they are pretty good and very cheap. only issue is smells not good for a couple hours

[@PugsleyAd]

Try Wahl hair clipper oil in a precision oiler. Five dollars for four ounces on Amazon. Super clarity and flowability for knives and precision tools.

[@nicolamontoro]

Thanks Nick!

[@GetMeThere1]

I have a feeling it's...."just oil." I'll tell you what's "not" just oil -- and isn't ridiculously expensive like nano-oil. A gun lube named EWL slip 2000. You can FEEL this stuff is significantly "different." When put into the typical action area of any semi-auto and the action worked you can clearly feel a "super-slipperiness" that you do not feel with other gun oils. I got free samples with an order from, I think, Bravo Co parts, and I tried it for fun, and it really does seem to be a "cut above" other gun lubes I've used.

[@utilitariansharp8597]

Nick I was just going to comment on a vid of yours today asking what knife lube to get!? Thanks for this.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

what kind of knife are you looking to lubricate? i like the private label for ball bearings, the diawa on phosphorus bronze and finish line grease on both including nylon washers as well as on the speedsafe assemblies.

[@masonrahman4624]

what do i use for balisongs or buterfly knives i want it to go fast

[@joshuajacob6402]

TheApostleP turned me onto the Daiwa Reel Oil. I was using TufGlide and it just felt gritty after awhile. Always wanted to try Nano-Oil out though. It is a bit more expensive compared to the ones I mentioned.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

you could also try mobil1, as you get way more for a low price. i dont like tufglide as a lubricant. it will extend the life of the bearings, but i dont like dry lubes. good for avoiding dust tho.

[@mavenfox4465]

Hello Nick great videos and fish oil salesmen are sketchy. Thanks for all your help.

[@olechuga2]

Mr. Shabazz. In your professional opinion in the many weapons you have worked on, ...between Spyderco and Zero Tolerance knives, which weapon would you touted to be the best for EDC in doing police/military work. Max blade is between 4.75" to 5.0"., with only a straight edge is being admitted for our use. Sir, please respond at your soonest, for I am being inducted by this month's end. I thank you so very much for I really follow your advise very closely. Thank you Sir, for your consideration to me on this subject. Oscar

[@marine6680]

Flog lube has a shelf life, it can spoil, and it dries out and gums up over time, it also does not like cold temps. So it's not a good lube for small moving parts. It can work well enough, if you clean the parts regularly and remove the old and use fresh.

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

Finish line bike fluoro-grease also works well. Would there be a reason to go with the nano-grease instead?

[@tacticalcenter8658]

no reason to go with the nano-grease instead. the finishline is hard to beat, andChris Reeves uses it i believe.

[@NicholasLeader0]

Nice was just looking at this: www.amazon.com/Finish-Line-Extreme-Fluoro-Syringe/dp/B002L5UL92/ref=pd_sim_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002L5UL92&pd_rd_r=D9TE69445VYP4GCP7HMQ&pd_rd_w=wHKXz&pd_rd_wg=c9L5Q&psc=1&refRID=D9TE69445VYP4GCP7HMQ PTFE seems to be safe

[@ScottieG59]

I looked and failed to find input on lube safe for food preparation. I tend to throughly wash knives before and after food preparation and lubricate again. The other issue is some lubricants become rancid, which is also not good for food. Also, food safe lubricants may not adequately protect against corrosion.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

just use mineral oil. there are many mineral oil based lubes but there not all food safe. mineral oil is affordable especially if you are re-applying after washing your knives all the time. mineral oil also will not go rancid. it doesnt last that long tho. iirc the boker oil was labeled food safe, i dont have the bottle anymore.

[@v5u7sulh2]

Frog Lube is the only "new fangled" snake oil i've tried that ACTUALLY works (on guns specifically)... Its time consuming to apply it properly the 1st time but it absolutely does work as advertised and it sweats out when parts get hot.... But,, it lubricates as well as most other oils too... the only real benefit is its supposedly "food grade" non toxic.... I got taken by all the marketing spiels and tried a lot of different stuff... I'm now a firm believer that most oils are created equally and theres not much difference at all if you apply it regularly and take care of your stuff... Nano Oil only looks so appealing because it comes with a needle point applicator..

[@tommy6gun2]

I'm partial to TRI FLOW OIL with teflon in it , it works well on firearms and knives when it becomes dry through evaporating it still has some lubrlicity

[@KandKo]

Which one has the least amount of odor?

[@randallkelley3599]

When I saw the watch and the Shiri I knew it was your EDC kit on Urban EDC...Very cool, a research scientist, really, like I thought you would be a computer nerd. ah ha....Find a cure for my cold, and I will serve you forever!!!

[@csharpewalls]

Nick like your videos I use Abu Garcia reel oil in a 1oz bottle from Cabelas, works fine. Use Frog lube on all my guns.

[@coletrick8748]

I’m a cheapo so I use Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w20 for everything.. knives, guns, machines etc... never had a problem.

[@thorien1259]

Hi Nick, have you ever tried Blue Lube? I use it and find it works well, just wondering if you have ever tried it and your thoughts?

[@kagehano3600]

Ever try super lube?

[@supahmac]

Good info. Straight to the point

[@miniprepper4270]

Hey Nick just wondering if you have ever used Boker oil and if so how do you think it compares to nano oil

[@FranciswilliamA]

Is there any disadvantage to using 3in1 oil? That’s what I have been using and it seems to work well.

[@canonhawaii]

Can the frog lube spray be used for the pivot of a sebenza? Or do you need grease?

[@NickShabazz]

Probably not ideal, but it'll definitely lubricate :)

[@YNTGUNS]

What do you think of BM blueLUBE?

[@joshboren4439]

What is the Grey custom knife?

[@jtoth1995]

I love Royal Purple products. Their gun oil is excellent for a thin oil, their SynFilm is good for a general purpose type oil, and they also make things like grease and a dry film type lubricant called MaxChain. All are excellent and I highly recommend them. I’ll add that Synfilms inexpensive too at $5 a bottle on Amazon.

[@joeblack3895]

Is that your real voice?

[@rabbivj]

ive had real good luck with ballistol. Stuff works pretty well...Tho ive heard the daiwa reel oil works well too.

[@seanrorie2081]

Just ordered some Nano oil been wanting to try it,have been using the Diawa and its not bad also using Super Lube Gel its good also

[@dubglock2312]

i use lucas extreme duty gun oil!!! best stuff i ever tried

[@anthonyb2990]

@Nick Shabazz - Hey Nick! question that's probably common sense but you would use something like the 5w vs the 10w when it comes to oiling your blade right? or the frog lube. also do you know if reel oil is food safe by chance?

[@MrGeerbear]

Nick, I'd use zombie blood for the z-hunter.

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

the clogs and stains your clothes like hell

[@Zeratsu]

hello, and what do you think about Blue Lube?

[@richkocon3443]

Just looked on ebay and found the diawa oil for 7.25$ shipped

[@jmrtn44]

Just found your site please don't change your attitude and speech Thanks John

[@davmikwil6348]

Great back ground Nick, great lighting, great videos. Your an interesting character Nick keep up the good work.

[@forzaisspeed]

would nano-oil do batter on s30v then vg10 or will it do the same on all steels ?