Knives Need Oil Changes LIke Your Car...How To Oil Your Folders...

amzn.to/2ISjyVy
amzn.to/2LgOFZd
amzn.to/2LhgPmK
amzn.to/2rVR9Ua
amzn.to/2KFGeFT
amzn.to/2rSC9Gk
Affiliate Links Help Support The Channel, Thanks For The Support!
CUTLERYLOVER SHIRTS:
amzn.to/2fz2ljZ
amzn.to/2fz2ALV
GUS SHIRT :
amzn.to/2xh0J65
Instagram @ cutleryloverjeff

[@southerncountryboy8]

i've used 3 in 1 oil all of my life and it seems to work fine. Buy a bottle for like 5 bucks and it lasts 15 years.

[@amperky88]

southerncountryboy8 Thank You! I was scrolling through the comments and was starting to think I was the only one...

[@basilrathboneisgone]

I do the same.

[@willk5413]

After watching the video I went and oiled my 940. I can’t believe the difference it made! I gotta stop forgetting lol.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Jeff I know you get this all the time but thank you for being here all these years I've been with you since 08 wild ride seen about 95 percent of your vids

[@behindthen0thing]

blindmelonlemonjello thanks for watching

[@cutlerylover]

thanks

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@cutlerylover BEST KNIFE LUBE AS OF 2024?

[@cutlerylover]

@@BOOSTEDLASER love my tufglide but Id say BRS Hyper oil and KPL...

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@cutlerylover TY

[@gstrader73]

I use Tuf Glide only to protect my non-stainless blades that I don't want to patina. Weapons Shield and Slip 2000 are my favorites for the pivot after, like you said Jeff, using Many over the years.

[@jojivlogs_4255]

I use valve oil that's typically used for brass musical instruments on my BM 51. I just had it lying around and I thought, why not? It actually works quite nicely

[@microwaveoven2]

Love that you've made this PA vid. A lot of tiny bearings and hinges you'd find in daily life are running dry, or with old, degraded lubricant. I'd figure that a lot of "dry lubes"used on road bicycles and MTB's are very good to use too,since they also are designed to bot attrackt too much dirt and become all grimy/gunked up. Now If only I owned a folding knife... Are you going to make some zippo/hot sauce stuff too in the near future,because for me it what makes this channel the holy trifecta.

[@moki6887]

Thanks man! I bought my first budget folding knife (Spyderco Tenacious) and I wanted to know how to lubricate it. Luckily I didn't have to take it apart yet lol. Thanks for helping me out

[@mmorgado1]

Easy and simple video. That’s the way to do it. I agree with your approach. Thanks.

[@Shorn_]

Thought I spotted my knife in the thumbnail and I was right! Love my Manix 2.

[@aznelite325]

I usually just use Hoppe's 9 gun oil for my folder pivots, since I already have it around. RemOil just didn't seem to last long enough.

[@chrisxx012]

My favorite oil would be Nano oil. I typically use the 10 on the pivots and the 85 on detent ball and on traditional non-locking knives

[@dougallen6978]

I avoid oiling my knives because I found it makes the knife pick up more debris from inside my pocket which then leads to the knife having to be dismantled and cleaned out instead of just being able to blow the loose lint and other debris out. That being said I will still add a drop or 2 of regular canola oil from my kitchen in the pivot if I feel it sticking or rubbing at all.

[@TheWhiskeyDrinker]

What kind of oils do you use to polish/wipe down the blades to prevent rusting?

[@theknifenoob101]

And now there's KPL. I use that pretty much exclusively now. It just works. That, EDCi and FPL do my knives good!

[@MrTangent]

TheKnifeNoob KPL rocks.

[@dono4857]

You should put all of your story times in a playlist.

[@darthblade2016]

#cutlerylover Great video as always! I would consider myself a knife addict and maintaining my collection is important to me. I am not expert enough to be able to tell the difference, so most oils will work just as well for me. I agree 100% with the needle tip applicator comment you made though! Where can I get needle-tip caps like you have on your bottles?

[@durango8882]

I’ve always used Hoppes 9 gun oil for 25 years! Lot’s of good suggestions, thanks y’all 👍🏻

[@dude...are-you-sure]

I was thinking that typical gun oil can work as a substitute.

[@snowhusk]

I use a kind of oil that is meant for sewing machines. here in Ukraine the specialized "knife brand" oil would cost a pretty penny, while the sewing machine oil is readily available in any store that deals with hobby crafting and goes for less than a dollar for 30-40ml

[@abrahamsrjs]

thx for the info and reminder

[@michaelnieter990]

I use rem oil just because it’s cheap and I use a syringe to apply it. It works great and I recommend it to anyone on a budget or wants something you can get at Walmart or something.

[@Stray_Spectre]

I have an Ontario RAT II that I've been carrying for the past 10 years or so. It's been near impossible to flick open with the thumb stud for a long time. I just blasted out the pivot area to get rid of excess dust, then sent a drop of oil that came with my electric razor down there and boom, it effortlessly flicks open. I'd say it's 95% as good as new. For a 10 year old knife, I'll call that a win. I'll have to remember to do this when it starts tightening up again.

[@BMFandu]

i use dental floss to clean out the knife pivot, then the oil

[@frederickj.7136]

Finally, a case for sustained use of dental floss which might pass a proper scientific, empirical test for efficacy.

[@desertfoxxx98]

Nano-oil all weight's and Victorinox oil also dawia reel oil. Froglube paste for rust protection. Great video Jeff

[@evilagelist3089]

I use silicone oil. It's usually used for rubber and airgun o-rings. Stays clean, last long and it's multi purpose.

[@bullyakker]

Graphite for door locks works fantastic and doesn't get gummed up like oils or grease

[@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?

[@tracyrreed]

For threads on flashlights and anything with o-rings I use Trident silicone grease which is the same stuff we use on our gear for scuba diving. Works great. I like mineral oil for my knives, multitools, etc.

[@frederickj.7136]

Anything with silicon in it is not a great choice where you expect to want to, or have to, remove it later. Silicon tends to bind with many surfaces tenaciously and, to make matters worse, often tends to migrate. This is why people who know how to maintain electric guitars properly avoid silicon based gunk assiduously. BTW, this also the reason why silicon based life, kind of like we know it (as carbon based), is pure 'science fiction'. The unbinding part, powerful enzymes being crucial as it is, is critical for life processes to work.

[@wills.8662]

@@frederickj.7136 Silicon grease is what manufacturers recommend for flash threads as it does not harm rubber o-rings and if you get a tube of automotive silicone grease it will endure an absurdly wide range and not migrate. As long as you use it sparingly in flashlights it would be a non issue since it would only migrate under ridiculously extreme conditions. E2A for *flashlight* threads Not flash threads

[@johnwalker984]

I have breakfree clp with the needle applicator. Can I use that on the magpul rigger knife I just bought?

[@briandangelis]

Any suggestions on food grade type oil? I use my knife to cut food sometimes when out in the field.

[@TravisTLK]

For old, cruddy knives I like to oil them liberally, (any oil, not picky) then blow them out really well with the air compressor. Its a quick way to get the gunk out. It also forces oil into places you normally would get it; especially if it's a knife you can't disassemble. This is also good if you're going to store the knife for a period of time.

[@frederickj.7136]

Ah, good idea, it seems. Is there any problem using the canned compressed "air" sold for computer cleaning, etc.? Problem additives, maybe?

[@losmoore3358]

Is this the oil types i can use before sharpening ? Or can i use olive oil just in case u use knive to cut food ?

[@gambitgaming4573]

I love the deiwa reel oil. I tried at least 6 different lubes before I got it. I really want to try nano oil too

[@evile19]

Do you use Tuf Glide for bearing pivots???

[@Frank-uf2vn]

So you dont have to take the knife apart and oil the bearing itself you can just oil it from the outside of the blade near the pivot bearing?

[@MrWillyp00]

Singer sewing machine oil and Marvel's Mystery Oil (the thin stuff). Singer is for pivots and bearings. It's really thin while having long term durability. Marvel's is for wipe down rust prevention and general cleaning. It is paint thinner thin and soaks deep into metal without leaving a film. I believe it is mostly methyl salicylate (wintergreen oil). They are a great pairing for firearms and fishing reels also. I clean really dirty knives with denatured alcohol, and use mineral oil on food prep tools.

[@canadian_wolf8395]

I have a self lubricating knife. It just gets greased up and oily by doing my day by day routine of prying on stuff and working on trucks

[@motocrossx199]

I’ve been using the Frog Lube grease/paste. It’s not thick and goopy like grease you’d use on a vehicle, it’s got more of a waxy consistency. I prefer running grease over oil because I do not like when the oil runs out of the pivot and gets on the blade, it’s a pet peeve of mine. I would highly recommend it, makes the knife incredibly smooth and the grease stays put. Just my preference.

[@frederickj.7136]

I believe the vegetable oil base of Frog Lube is vulnerable to turning rancid, given the right conditions. Just a heads up, maybe not too important in your case.

[@kevincarlson3707]

What is that Sog I am near the factory and kinda want to rep my close knife company

[@kingpurest6279]

This why I love CLP for my firearms and knives. Gotta be one if the most versatile cans of lube you can buy for your tools in general

[@tacticalcats7722]

KY has always worked well for me ;)

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

That squeaking pill holder makes a noise that reminds me of old horror movies what used a noise like that for bats. :)

[@vikernes422]

even those oil looks so cool damn

[@davemartel9572]

I use KPL for pivots. I also use KPL Heavy for detent ball and track.

[@MrTangent]

Dave Martel KPL is awesome!

[@BeanTownTactics]

What oil should I use for the blade? To prevent corrosion and rust?

[@nimrod4199]

What are the knives you use in this video

[@chef_nick3022]

Hoppes gun oil number 5 is my favorite for the price. It could use a better nozzle

[@jarrenlumpkin5178]

Another great one Jeffery 😊👍😊

[@behindthen0thing]

Jarren Lumpkin thanks for watching

[@behindthen0thing]

Jarren Lumpkin thanks for watching partner

[@jbeers1234]

BladeHQ has a couple sizes of the tuff-glide needle bottle.

[@flinchfu]

Here's a simple hack: If your locking mechanism has sliding surfaces like an Axis lock and are exposed to dusty or sandy environments, you can dry-lube surfaces with graphite from a NO.2 pencil. It can help an Axis lock that teeters and seizes up.This will also keep foreign debri from sticking and accumulating on oils. Same idea as graphite dust for lock tumblers.

[@ThePrime957]

Will I be able lubricate my Buck 110 with Speed Cream skate bearing lubricant? It’s the only lube I have in the house.

[@emunation1]

Proloby

[@TheLukePais]

Recently I bought a black/green morakniv off amazon for like 20 bucks. Probably my best purchase, been using it to skin fish and use it to throw against targets. I lost it one afternoon after I overthrew it and lost it in the grass. It rained for the next few days and I found it afterwards, and it was all rusty. Any idea on how to fix it or should I just buy a new Morakniv?

[@notgray88]

vinegar bath, then light scrubbing, then use some kind of rust barrier like WD products

[@BLACKOPS6391]

I just cleaned and oiled my M21-14SF and M16-14SF coincidentally

[@aramdobonaparte1387]

Brs rebranded lightning lube you will see what im talking about. When you peel the sticker off

[@DblockN23]

ever use lucas gun oil?

[@tikkidaddy]

EEZOX for Carbon, Tuf Glide Marine for stainless...Mobil 1 full synthetic for pivots...drugstore mineral oil or PAM for food blades.

[@ohioknifelover]

Have you ever tried Hoppes No. 9? I use it on my knives and it works quite well

[@cutlerylover]

yes when I was much younger I used hoppes and rem oil which worked ok I found these others ones worked better

[@ohioknifelover]

cutlerylover I will have to try them! Thanks Jeff!

[@ricardorodriguez1045]

Please make a vid on oiling otfs

[@grusive]

What spyerco knife is that???

[@YNTGUNS]

What about blue lube? 💙

[@avgrim7729]

I ordered some synthetic oil from a eBay seller that comes with a needle applicator. Liberty oil its called. $13 for 4oz.

[@My_Bow_L.Y.F]

Have you ever tried KPL? And what S.O.G knife is that?

[@gaylordpantamime]

PENTAGON

[@ohioknifelover]

I’ve heard that Tufglide has problems in bearing knives and no problems with washer knives. Do you have any thoughts about that? TheApostleP has mentioned that in his Brous Blades Division the pivot became gritty because it is a dry lubricant.

[@cutlerylover]

never had any problem using it on various bushing systems before

[@ohioknifelover]

cutlerylover Cool!

[@frederickj.7136]

Good question, Nick. Let us know if you learn more. I was wondering if dry lube might be best on a Spyderco Native 5 Salt (upcoming), being washerless blade-on-plastic, I assume, like the previous lightweights of this model.

[@ohioknifelover]

Frederick J. Thank you Frederick! In my opinion a little lube wont hurt but a dry lube might be the film that makes it better!

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Are you Jeff's secretary that's why I messaged you to been with I've been watching Jeff's vids since 08 never seen you til recent so thank you for coming

[@behindthen0thing]

blindmelonlemonjello thanks for watching

[@TyMalhoneson]

I use coconut oil or mineral oil. Food safe and lubes up the knife really nice.

[@evilagelist3089]

Mineral oil tho lol. I use that for my swords.

[@TyMalhoneson]

Rob Ress its food safe and nano oil its literally mineral oil

[@evilagelist3089]

Not to mention the absolute cheapest option.

[@skycorrigan6511]

Do you lick your knives regularly?

[@TyMalhoneson]

@@skycorrigan6511 yep chomp through them

[@oddsavage]

What about graphite?

[@brandonUwanawich954]

I just use my Gun oil on my knifes mostly Remington oil works perfect

[@FerrariDMC]

I just use 30w ball bearings and some gauze pads

[@jakegerry2371]

Help. I just bought a new delica 4 and I added some nano oil into the pivot holes. I don't know if I added enough because I don't see much of a difference. Should I add more oil into the pivot ? Or should I leave it alone?

[@c0llinPM]

You’re not gonna see a difference because they come oiled from the factory. You only need to oil it when they become a bit clunky

[@jakegerry2371]

@@c0llinPM The real problem was the pivot was way to tight . This was my first "real" knife so I had no clue. I loosened it up and it's like butter now.

[@c0llinPM]

Libertatem Fidelium awesome! Glad you like it. The delica is a great one. Believe me, you’re gonna want to get the para 3 next. Similar size but moons better

[@jakegerry2371]

@@c0llinPM I'm stuck between the para 3 and one of the new crkt deadbolts. I'm probably going to go for the para3 but I still want to keep an eye out on those deadbolt folders.

[@EthanBlakeProductions]

That’s one of the only SOG knives I like but it was always so overpriced 🙁

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Except on Spyderco's it really is a pain in the ass if you need to take them apart so I'm told for now I only own a para 3 which is new but I dread the day when I need to clean it

[@GuitarsTheory]

How do you like the Pent Arc?

[@cutlerylover]

I like it, SOG folders tend to feel cheap even though they are not, the plastics and textures they uses always has a cheap feeling which is unfortunatle I like the knife, may review it

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Hey Jeff welcome to today

[@cutlerylover]

thanks you too

[@behindthen0thing]

cutlerylover thanks for watching

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

3 in 1 for now until I order some nano oil

[@aaronl8609]

Is it me or do the sprint runs seem way less smooth?

[@reds7vn644]

Knives do not need lubrication. I repeat knives do not need lubrication. Talked with Jim Allen- Three Sisters Forge, Shane Sibert and J Heafner- Heafner Knives and dozens of other knife makers. They all said lube isn't needed. The perceived improvment / performance his relative. Look at slippies, I've got some that are 75 years old and they aren't lubed and work fine. Oil is designed to reduce friction which is heat. Opening and closing a knife doesn't generate enough heat to earrant lubricant. on top of this you have to continuously lubricate the knife because it attracts debris which turns into gunk which hinders the opening at the knife. Now if you have high carbon blades that will be stored for long periods. Properly wipe them down and store them in a gun safe equipped with a dehumidifier. I live at the beach and have never had an issue as to require lubricant for a folding knife .

[@TravisTLK]

If you like fancy oils, more power to you. Use what you like. This is only my opinion but, the gun/knife oil industry is a billion dollar business. MSD sheets, many times show there is little to no chemical difference in most of these oils. Coloring and fragrance is about it. In my years of lubing guns, knives, etc. I haven't noticed a ton of difference in oils. I do prefer a mineral based oil many times. I like Ballistol, but other than that, I like the cheap stuff as well as anything.

[@frederickj.7136]

Travis, I would be very interested to get your take on the performance advantage(s) of Ballistol vs. the mineral oil on which it's based. I have a spray can of Ballistol, which I've been using where there's a question about "food safe"; but not even the can's label presents much of a case for it, cost & bother-wise, based on an ingredients list. Frankly, I just don't know whether mineral oil does pretty much the same thing or not, and is equally stable long term. I am not interested one bit in 'cheaping out' here, but I would like to know if I'm complicating my life unnecessarily. I do think there is solid evidence that there are better options for the pivot of folders if, for example, long term corrosion resistance is a priority. Ballistol seemed to work well for smoothing the action in the wooden pivot area of my VERY tight new Opinel No. 9. BTW, I think anything that can go rancid in time is kind of nuts to use on an Opinel, for reasons I think are pretty obvious... not to everyone, though, it seems. Thanks.

[@reds7vn644]

Knives do not need lubrication. I repeat knives do not need lubrication. Talked with Jim Allen- Three Sisters Forge, Shane Sibert and J Heafner- Heafner Knives and dozens of other knife makers. They all said lube isn't needed. The perceived improvment / performance his relative. Look at slippies, I've got some that are 75 years old and they aren't lubed and work fine. Oil is designed to reduce friction which is heat. Opening and closing a knife doesn't generate enough heat to earrant lubricant. on top of this you have to continuously lubricate the knife because it attracts debris which turns into gunk which hinders the opening at the knife. Now if you have high carbon blades that will be stored for long periods. Properly wipe them down and store them in a gun safe equipped with a dehumidifier. I live at the beach and have never had an issue as to require lubricant for a folding knife.

[@lukecollins5606]

Most important part of oils for balisongs is the sound it produces

[@philthymv650]

I use mineral oil, ive never had an issue but ive never used actual knife oil either.

[@jman6951]

sorry for the lame question but what sog knife is that

[@gaylordpantamime]

PENTAGON

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Just did mine the other day plus some minor rust removal of a couple Leathermen. They work so nice now. It’s fun cleaning these guys up and oiling.

[@zacharypeterson4669]

Which SOG knife is that

[@bnjmnlmbrt18]

Zarek Fett Pent Arc

[@olaf_industries]

Hey guys, what sog is that? Greetings =D

[@RicardoRoams]

I've always heard that food grade mineral oil should be used. It's obviously food safe and doesn't go rancid.

[@NaihanchinKempo]

i use a old microfiber and mineral oil

[@WetaMantis]

Are these oils edible since you can use your knife to eat.

[@frederickj.7136]

Ballistol is (since circa 1904), within reasonable limits, though it is not *certified* food safe because of practical considerations. Mineral oil is cheap and a safe bet. Vegetable based lubricants (including coconut oil, et.al.) can go rancid, regardless of the testimonials here: maybe an issue for you, maybe not.

[@aramdobonaparte1387]

Make a video peeling off the sticker on the “hyper oil”

[@vortexecho72]

That wasn't a pill container until you disabled that Bird Call with BRS hyper oil ;)

[@scoundrel1680]

Benchmade blue lube!

[@willk5413]

I use diawa reel oil.

[@TheManWithNoName93]

I use 5w-30

[@greasyfingerprints]

,singer sewing machine oil works for me.

[@looseballs1966]

I am not trying to be a smart ass or anything but I am 52 years old, I have hunted, been an outdorsman/ camping/fisherman and all the things where you would use knives alot, all my uncles and father did the same, I have knives that were my dads and grandfathers and uncles that had been used many years doing all these things kinds of tasks, and old slip joint and other folders and what not that they carried for years in thier pockets, I and they have used soappy water to clean them up after guttting and dressing out tons of various game when hunting (my original buck 110 has seen a truck load of deer and elk field dressing, all those knive can't be taken apart to be cleaned, you just give them a good soap and water cleaning after gutting a piece of game, dry them off and put them away untill next time, very occasionally they and the good old slip joint pocket knife might get a tad of hoppes gun oil on the pivots when you just happen to be cleaning a gun and you happen to think about it, lets face it those old knives some of which are from the 40's that I own you could do no more, and they are still good to go, my point is I'd like to know who started this idea of taking your knives apart and cleaning and oiling so meticulously, and only with this oil or that oil, it seems to be more of an internet/youtube fad for those that seem to have nothing better to do more than a hard and fast necessessity to keep a knive in good useable condition as the tool it is, I honestly think this is where guys get things twisted up quite a bit, they seem to lose the fact that a knife is a tool to do a given job, and by all this taking apart and what not has become more like taking out and fondling their toys from their toy box, fine it's their knife whatever, but to sit back and observe from a distance so to speak it all comes over as rather silly, yes taking care of your investment is not sillk, but some guys go WAY over the top on it.

[@behindthen0thing]

looseballs1966 well fucking said!

[@noredcr]

comparing a slip joint knife to a modern folder is like apples to oranges. the oil you use changes the feel of the knife and on assisted or auto knifes can effect the speed and performance of deployment. for instance i use grease on my friction folder but oil on my assisted knives.

[@noredcr]

and on a side note, id say that slip joints are actually better suited to long term use, the high tolerances and nature of the lock lend them to effectively be self cleaning. modern knives are certainly overly complex. but we still love them!

[@cutlerylover]

Just like cars some people take care of them better than others, I understand what your saying but it doesnt mean its correct...most old slip joints are very tough to get open and closed for that very reason you described...They were not maintained properly...knife people use their knives WAY more than any hunter or outdoorsman...Most hunters use a fixed blade way more than a folder anyway...You can do things the correct way or you can do them your way, whatever works for you "my point is I'd like to know who started this idea of taking your knives apart and cleaning and oiling so meticulously, and only with this oil or that oil," again I see your point but no one is suggesting you take your knives apart every time to clean them, if you clean them often than you may never have to take them apart at all...and Im saying from experience that some oil does in fact work better than other oil...Again same car reference synthetic last longer than traditional, thats a fact... Long story short, to each their own but a hunter only cares if they can still open their folders and if it still cuts things, many of them dress game with semi dull knives and dont know the difference between a good sharp knife or not...Knife addicts care about every detail when it comes to knives...the smoother the better for a folder...and smooth means oiled...

[@graemegourley7616]

I think that it also has something to do with the cost. A lot of modern knives cost significantly more than knives ever used to and people want to put the extra effort into making sure that their knives are in good shape because replacing one is going to cost hundred(s) of dollars.

[@theendangeredpetrolhead]

This guy is from Philly no question

[@jasonrinaldo9300]

Sewing machine oil.....$4 bucks.... can’t beat a deal! Thin, a little goes a long way, lube & protectant in one 4 Oz. bottle.

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

I try gun oil, and all kind of other oil and best oil to mee is bike chain oil i ride and realy hawe 10 diferent oils and bes is for winter and is bio degradeble ,and knife just work smother. Squrk is name

[@themanfromfrance]

I use 3 in 1 oil

[@mashfun9266]

I use WD40 because I always have it and don't have to buy an oil specifically for knives that cost more than WD40 that is mulit purpose lubrication.

[@binnsbrian]

On threads I use Vaseline.

[@behindthen0thing]

Brian Binns I use c5a

[@dono4857]

Do you still do story times mate?

[@cutlerylover]

yup

[@behindthen0thing]

cutlerylover thanks for watching

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

ApostleP despises TuffGlide