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I was using my SOG Vulcan today & I noticed the action was not quite as smooth as it was when I got it.This is understandable since I've used it quite a bit since I got it in Oct'07 & never oiled it.BTW This is one of my smoothest folders & I love it.I've been checking out different lubes & came across BM's blue lube & the blue lube cleaner.I've been reading around on this forum & a lot of you have your own preferences like Mil-tec & Remington.Has any one had any experience with blue lube?Also do I really need to get the bl cleaner as well,or would just the lube be sufficient??I've never taken apart an arc-lock,& frankly I'm afraid I might not to be able to put it back together without a lot of hassle.Dexterity is not one of my attributes,so if I could give it a good cleaning & oiling without taking it apart,that would be great.Any info will come in handy,since I have a BM710D2 on the way,(my 1st one!2days away!can't wait for it to get here!)Thank you in advance for any & all input on this.:)
 
Well,I'm just gonna go ahead & buy me some blue lube.I thought I'd get at least one reply about this this.:confused:
 
On a related note, I've had the same trouble finding a lube for my knives and multitools. Not so much here, I haven't posted about it, but in stores around town. Guys that could stand there for three hours talking about one knife just shrug their shoulders and say "eh."

So for me it's just back to WD-40.

I would suggest you post your results here. I for one am curious. It's not a particularly expensive experiment, so enjoy!
 
bobofish said:
On a related note, I've had the same trouble finding a lube for my knives and multitools. Not so much here, I haven't posted about it, but in stores around town. Guys that could stand there for three hours talking about one knife just shrug their shoulders and say "eh."

So for me it's just back to WD-40.

I would suggest you post your results here. I for one am curious. It's not a particularly expensive experiment, so enjoy!
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bobofish,Thanks for the reply.Yea I've been using Dura Lube(silicone based)spray,but have been wanting to get something specificley(spell?) designed for knives.I'll let you know how the blue lube works out.BTW,Coming from benchmade,that's a big plus for me.:thumbup:
 
Never used the Blue Lube, but congrats on the 710:) Let us know what you think if you get some of it:thumbup:
 
I've only been using the CRK grease for about a month or so - but used according to instructions ( less is better) - it has worked very well at smoothing up any knife I've tried it on.May seem expensive - but the syringe dispeser allows you to use it where it's needed -so a small tube will last a very long time.
 
bobofish said:
...So for me it's just back to WD-40...
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WD-40 is great stuff but it is not a lubricant. My old cans say "...cleans and protects", "...stops squeaks", ...displaces moisture", "loosens rusted parts". No where on my cans of WD-40 does it say "lubricates". Things may work as if they were lubricated because they were "cleaned" and "loosened". A coating of WD-40 may have some minor lubricating effect (so will water) but it certainly won't withstand stress or pressure between surfaces. Don't you suppose the WD folks would brag about its lubricating qualities if there were any???

I personally like a spray silicone for its ease of application and penetration. I suspect (no empirical proof) that the silicone is less "tacky" thus attracting/holding less dirt/grime.
 
Zeasor said:
WD-40 is great stuff but it is not a lubricant. My old cans say "...cleans and protects", "...stops squeaks", ...displaces moisture", "loosens rusted parts". No where on my cans of WD-40 does it say "lubricates". Things may work as if they were lubricated because they were "cleaned" and "loosened". A coating of WD-40 may have some minor lubricating effect (so will water) but it certainly won't withstand stress or pressure between surfaces. Don't you suppose the WD folks would brag about its lubricating qualities if there were any???

I personally like a spray silicone for its ease of application and penetration. I suspect (no empirical proof) that the silicone is less "tacky" thus attracting/holding less dirt/grime.
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So in your opinion,would you say I'm better off just using the silicone based Duralube?
 
JTR357 said:
So in your opinion,would you say I'm better off just using the silicone based Duralube?
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Yes, if you want to "lubricate". While I have no experience with Duralube, its name seems to indicate that it is intended as a lubricant. Clean you knife with WD-40 and lubricate it with Duralube.

I don't open/close a knife all day long so I don't have the experience of others as to the effectiveness of various lubes for their lubricating qualities. My edc spends most of its time in my pocket. Assuming most lubes work to some practical extent, my greater concerns are their tackiness (attracting/holding grime which can cause excessive wear), their protective qualities (to prevent corrosion, etc.) and their ease of use. If we were talking about wheel bearings or a semi-auto pistol with several moving parts under high stress, I would be much more concerned about the ultimate lube. My knives will be worn away with sharpening or simply "break" looong before they will show signs of wear from lack of the ultimate lubricant. Just my humble practical-world opinion.
 
I have used Blue Lube both cleaner and lube. It made my Benchmade Axis locks incredible smooth. They practical fly open. This is the best lube I have tried! The one draw back is that it appears to be a wet lube and I do not know if it has any rust preventive properties. I have used Mil-Tec and I would say the Blue Lube is the equal and may be better than the Mil-Tec. If you want to clean your axis lock or SOG arc lock try flushing with warm water and liquid soap like Dawn and then drying and well as you can and then spray with WD40. Wipe off excess and let dry. WD40 is not a very long or good lube. The WD stands for water displacement by the way and the 40 is the is that on the 40th time they found the formula. Anyway, then lube with the Blue Lube. Let me know how you like it.
RKH
 
JTR357 said:
So in your opinion,would you say I'm better off just using the silicone based Duralube?
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A few good ones in no particular order are:
Militec
Tuf-glide
Eezox
Breakfree CLP
CorrosionX
Super Lube
Mineral Oil
Rem Oil

Some are wet, some are dry. WD40 lubricates about as good as spit, but is a good cleaning solvent. Use whatever works for you in your applications, there are a bunch that will work well.
 
I haven't tried Blue Lube, but I think it's worth noting that for a long time Benchmade recommended
Militec-1 as its lube of choice until coming out with (its own) Blue Lube.


Personally, my favorite is FP-10 with Militec-1 a close second.
As someone already posted, though, there are many good lubes available.
 
My long time favorite is FP-10, beat out breakfree and about everything else you see on a shelf as I've tried just about everything(including militec). Giving Weaponshield CLP a shot now, formulated by the same guy who came up with FP-10 as a direct improvement over the old formula. I'll be writing up a review once I get a better feel for it, so far though it looks like it's much better in terms of spread and coating characteristics. I have no reason to believe it lubricates any worse than FP10 which beat out everything else I've tried. Haven't tried the benchmade Blue Lube but I would imagine it's good stuff. They used to use militec and I'm betting blue lube is a similar product lubrication wise without the glaring deficiencies militec shows in other areas.
 
:thumbup:Thanks to everyone for all the very detailed & helpful information.Honestly,you guys are great.This helps so much.
I'll let you know how the blue lube works out.

BTW I got my BM710D2 today & I am sooo impressed with it.This knife is PERFECT!Now I know why this is so many people's favorite folder.I can't seem to put it down,so let me go now,cause it's pretty hard typing with one hand.:D
 
yoda4561 said:
My long time favorite is FP-10, beat out breakfree and about everything else you see on a shelf as I've tried just about everything(including militec). Giving Weaponshield CLP a shot now, formulated by the same guy who came up with FP-10 as a direct improvement over the old formula. I'll be writing up a review once I get a better feel for it, so far though it looks like it's much better in terms of spread and coating characteristics. I have no reason to believe it lubricates any worse than FP10 which beat out everything else I've tried. Haven't tried the benchmade Blue Lube but I would imagine it's good stuff. They used to use militec and I'm betting blue lube is a similar product lubrication wise without the glaring deficiencies militec shows in other areas.
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Definitely looking forward to your review of the new product.
Especially because FP-10 has been my mainstay lube for years now after I tried out
just about everything else, as you seem to have done as well.
 
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