I just got the Native about a month ago, and I'm still learning the things one should do to maintain a quality knife. This time, it is cleaning and oiling/lubricating...
I picked up a small bottle of Rem oil and used that to lubricate the pivot action on the Native, and then applied some to the blade and wiped it down. All this after I had taken a Q-tip and cleaned out the corners and such.
Is Rem oil OK for this job? Is there something better?
i've been using rem oil on my spydies for about 8 years now. i'm not sure if this is the "correct" lubricant to use but i've never had a problem yet. my knives are all in exc. shape. hope this helps.
Hi Carlos. We use industrial lubricants when we make them. Although there are a number of commercial lubricants that I think work even better so sometimes they get their use as well.
I use White Lightning & Tuf Glide both cloth and liquid. Both products work well for me, but I prefer not using both on the same knife. Both White Lightening & Tuf Glide liquid have a down side or two though. 1st the dispensers on both product seem to dispense excess amounts and both products attract pocket "dandruff". I also use the compressed air can as described and it gets rid of the dandruff pretty well.
John
I prefer to wipe the blade with RemOil,Tri-Flon or other teflon oil,then use graphite on the pivot.Being a dry powder graphite will not attract or hold lint or grit.Just a thought.
I cheat just a little... I just use my father's Gun Blueing oil.
It's an 18ml container for about $5 cnd, available at any gun shop. I used the same one for the past 5 yrs and haven't run out yet. It cleans up shavings(from the stone) on any knife, and polishes the blade up nicely. I haven't cleaned out the action yet on my spydie, but a couple drops, followed about 30 seconds after with compressed air works on the rest of them.
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
Carlos. the Tuf-glide products and White Lightning have proven to be very effective as a lube. We're currently testing Tuf-Glide with "Q"-fog. Also many of the gun oils like Tri-flon have served me personally very well.
I use Qualco extra fine dry powder graphite lube from Wal-Mart(in the auto section).Being a dry powder it doesn't seem to collect gunk,but it does lube the pivot.A little goes a long way so use a light touch.
I've found Avgas (it dissipates easily) and compressed air great for cleaning followed by Tuff-Glide and a Marine use Tuff-Cloth. I carry an older model Endura with me jogging here in Florida and I have yet to have a spec of rust on it.
