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Cosmodragoon · August 12, 2021, 02:10 PM

No, do not use motor oil, WD40, 3-in-one, etc. Here is an oldie but a goodie. It's an excellent article on lubrication overall.

https://www.grantcunningham.com/2006/05/lubrication-101

The lubricant he eventually recommends is now sold by Lubrikit. You can get it here:

https://lubrikit.com/store/index.php...&product_id=54

I've been using it for years now. It is fantastic. It also works well on folding knives and multi-tools.

EDIT: I see that I was not the first to recommend this. The weight of this oil is one of the things I like I about it. I live in a place with big temperature swings and I've never had an issue with the oil.

August 12, 2021, 02:10 PM	#12
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	No, do not use motor oil, WD40, 3-in-one, etc. Here is an oldie but a goodie. It's an excellent article on lubrication overall. https://www.grantcunningham.com/2006/05/lubrication-101 The lubricant he eventually recommends is now sold by Lubrikit. You can get it here: https://lubrikit.com/store/index.php...&product_id=54 I've been using it for years now. It is fantastic. It also works well on folding knives and multi-tools. EDIT: I see that I was not the first to recommend this. The weight of this oil is one of the things I like I about it. I live in a place with big temperature swings and I've never had an issue with the oil. Last edited by Cosmodragoon; August 12, 2021 at 02:26 PM.