best lube for leatherman?

[baja820]

Yes? No? Maybe so?

 

[gadgetgeek]

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!

 

[Executive]

(First Post!)

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

 

[neffarious]

Tuf Glide

 

[znapschatz]

Yes? No? Maybe so?

It's a lot like WD40, which I use and think works well, but some other people don't.
So, in answer to your questions: 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Maybe so.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I run mine dry, just like my swiss army knives.

 

[wolf-man-12]

AXLE GREASE..!!** Works on my older beat up knives just fine.**

 

[twid]

I use 3-in-1 for everything.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

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.

 

[irishpunk]

There is only one lubricant you will ever need (IMHO) and it is Ballistol.

 

[sc.schultz]

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.

 

[baja820]

What weight oil?

 

[Mal2]

What weight oil?

Same as my car; 710.

 

[sc.schultz]

What weight oil?

I'm not sure if it even matters that much... I just use whatever I have on hand for my cars (0w-40 or 5w-30).

 

[Gossman Knives]

I like Break Free as a lubricant.
Scott

 

[Razor]

I like breakfree too.

 

[smeecogg]

whatever you do.. do not try K.Y. Just plain weird.

 

[Astrogator]

There is only one lubricant you will ever need (IMHO) and it is Ballistol.

Agreed.

 

[znapschatz]

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.

Why never for Leatherman?

 

[parbajtor]

I use ACF50 on my folders.