CRK grease, krytox?

SuzukiGS750EZ · Jun 17, 2020

Hey guys. I use krytox grease at my workplace and the crk stuff seems similar. If it is, is the crk pure krytox or oiled down a bit more? Can I just use what we have at work...?

Ajack60 · Jun 17, 2020

Give it a try, some folks use different grease/oil with no ill effects other than the action of the knife feels different. But then, how much of that is perceived change ?

https://bladeforums.com/threads/christo-lube-mcg-111.1609643/

pnsxyr · Jun 17, 2020

I actually always thought the CRK lube was one of the Krytox GPLs...they have pretty much all of the properties one could wish for, and them being safe on just about every finish was probably something CRK liked given their use of leather, rough micarta, wood, and polished + anodized titanium. CRK used to sell it in pretty sweet syringes.

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And while this container is used for multiple lubricants, Krytox GPLs do happen to be sold in those containers...

Josh K · Jun 17, 2020

Krytox GPL 201 is basically identical. Same as Tribolube, Christolube, and other fluorinated greases.

SuzukiGS750EZ · Jun 18, 2020

Cool. I have a syringe of krytox sitting in my room currently, when I run out of what came with my inkosi I'll use that.

jumpstat · Jun 20, 2020

IMO, the grease supplied with the knife is thin and light. At first this was the grease that I used for both my 21L and Umnumzaan. However I found that the grease tend to leak out onto the blade tang thus attracts allsorts of dirt, lint etc. I edc the folder in the crk slip sheaths and when it is warm, its runs. Then I opted to use a heavier grease which is certified food safe, SKF bearing grease. Its thicker and does not run out. The action is like original and the grease tends to stick to the washers etc. Also I find it is easier to assemble the knife using this grease as the washers do stick to the blade during assembly.

Dogdrawz · Oct 28, 2020

Anyone test the viscosity of CRK grease? I'm looking @ Krytox 201 [Viscosity(cSt) at 20C=12.4 & Viscosity(cSt) at 40C=5.5] & Krytox 202 [Viscosity(cSt) at 20C=17.4 & Viscosity(cSt) at 40C=7.8]. I'm running 205 now [Viscosity(cSt) at 20C=522 & Viscosity(cSt) at 40C=160].

SuzukiGS750EZ · Mar 28, 2022

To bring this back… I was again looking at grease. Finish line? Christolube? Krytox? I tried hoppes in a buddies inkosi, it was terrible.

shanerbass · Mar 29, 2022

I use Lubriplate SFL-0. 15oz costs about $25, and can't tell the difference between it and CRK grease. Amazing stuff

Kallil · Mar 29, 2022

Half the time I just use clp and couldn’t tell any difference. My old 21 often goes dry and feels the same. All that seems to matter is whether it’s clean

DavidABQ · Mar 29, 2022

I guess I am going to be the oddbal here but I use a motorcycle wheel bearing grease. I still have most of a tub still sitting around and to be honest I doubt I would be able to tell the difference between the two once my knife is assembled.

SuzukiGS750EZ · Mar 29, 2022

DavidABQ said:
I guess I am going to be the oddbal here but I use a motorcycle wheel bearing grease. I still have most of a tub still sitting around and to be honest I doubt I would be able to tell the difference between the two once my knife is assembled.

I tried krytox and it was like running caulk in the knife. Maybe I should try just a thin coating on the washers.