Do you clean and lubricate your knives with CLP?

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I bought a new Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight the other day and I plan on getting more in the future. I always like to put some lube on the blade pivot when I buy a new knife. I usually use Breakfree CLP or G96 CLP. The G96 CLP doesn't seem to leave an oily residue behind like the Breakfree does. Are these the best choice for knives or should I go with something else?
 
I use mine on food all the time so I use mineral oil on everything.
But a lot of folks use Breakfree. Good stuff whichever one you use.
And most pivots don't need much lube if any.
 
I find Military spec CLP such as the ones you listed the best for all small devices that need lube - firearms, reels, etc.
Breakfree needs to be wiped clean (no sign of it left) after applied.
 
Tried several "high end" lubes, settled on common 'pharmacy grade' mineral oil for most and 3-in-One oil for a few field knives.
 
I use CLP, and break free. Like others mentioned though, wipe off the excess and you should be fine.
 
jpm2 said:
I find Military spec CLP such as the ones you listed the best for all small devices that need lube - firearms, reels, etc.
Breakfree needs to be wiped clean (no sign of it left) after applied.
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Why does it need to be wiped off? Is it safe for plastic handles?
 
I have been using CPL oil on all my knives and guns for over 10 years.

For knives that are safe queens I just coat them in it, wrap in some paper towel and leave them.

Knives I use daily I'll use the oil and wipe it off. Every once in a while if they get dirty or dusty I'll just wipe them real quick with a microfiber cloth thats pretty much covered in CPL oil lol
 
I only use Ballistol. I quit CLP years ago. Breakfree is still a go to alternative
 
I use Rand CLP.

Its plant based.

Sometimes Frog lube but only after knife has been detailed cleaned.
It does not play well with other oils.
 
TheEdge01 said:
Why does it need to be wiped off? Is it safe for plastic handles?
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Mostly because excess amounts will collect dust, dirt and grime in your pivot. But, it is a "cleaner" so, without getting into the whole thing about what a metal cleaner does, you have to understand that break free is used to clean gun parts. Parts which develop/collect/build up carbon. Not many knives collect carbon, LOL. Break free is a very good lubricant and protectant also. Hence the acronym CLP.

I've not heard of it damaging plastic, but, I'm not an expert on break free or plastics.
 
I use tri-flow while assembled, crk flourinated if knife is apart for cleaning. I wipe any excess off the blade with alcohol wipes and same wipes before food prep.
 
I was using Ballistol but I became concerned about it, possibly, harming bronze bushings. I am going to give Froglube CLP a try.

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Wouldn't Breakfree CLP and Ballistol both breakdown the phosphor-bronze washers....or do they only breakdown lead, powder, and copper?


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been using an older bottle of tri-flow with CLP for the last year,seems to work well as a lube!you could probably coat the hole knife with this stuff!if not this then i use WD-40,or 3 in 1 oil,i try not over thinking lubes!:grumpy:
 
David Lowry said:
Wouldn't Breakfree CLP and Ballistol both breakdown the phosphor-bronze washers....or do they only breakdown lead, powder, and copper?
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CLPs are intended for cleaning up carbon deposits and to be left on metal as a protectant. They're not nearly as aggressive as a dedicated bore cleaner that will go after copper fouling. Ballistol seems to be unique in that it is a cleaner, lube and protectant (basically a CLP) but it will attack copper... although I'm sure it won't go after it the way a bore cleaner would.

Just have to be careful/cautious since bronze is mainly a copper alloy.
 
No. I often use my knives on food, fruit and such. So I use oil which is safely consumed. Vegetable oil can go rancid so I use mineral oil.
 
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