best lube for leatherman?

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Yes? No? Maybe so?
 
go for it. the main concern with using light penetrating lubes, like WD-40 is that they dry out, so if you need a lube there, you'll get wear.

any time you switch oils, there is a risk that you'll get a reaction and gum things up. SCIENCE!
 
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WD-40 is a lubricant but it is also a solvent and will tend to break down any existing oil on your equipment. If food contact is not a concern, try Fluid Film, a migrating non-solvent, lanolin based protective and lubricating liquid. A little on the end of a Q-Tip is all you need. It works.

Chris
 
I oil my knives. My multi tools collect too much crud, saw dust, etc. Lube grabs that stuff and wears down metal fast. Leatherman does a good job at smoothing out the tangs of their tools and locks, so nothing grinds or anything. I've never had a problem. I lube my pliers but that's it.
 
I am actually surprised no one has mentioned this yet... I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil. I've been using it on my firearms for years, and it works better than most gun oils. I also use it on my knives (never for a leatherman, though). If it's good enough for my cars, I don't see why it won't work on anything else... Never had a problem with it. Plus, 1 quart goes a LONG ways.
 
sc.schultz said:
I am actually surprised no one has mentioned this yet... I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil. I've been using it on my firearms for years, and it works better than most gun oils. I also use it on my knives (never for a leatherman, though). If it's good enough for my cars, I don't see why it won't work on anything else... Never had a problem with it. Plus, 1 quart goes a LONG ways.
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Why never for Leatherman?
 
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