**Is Corrosion X the best knife corrosion protection and lube?**

[rogue_spear]

Is Corrosion X the best knife corrosion protection and lube?

I found this post by a guy named "Clayton" at this url:

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75304

There are many different tests used to determine the lubricity and strength of oil and grease, which are conducted by private firms like Falex, in accordince with American Society of Testing Methods standards.
The problem with using data like this is many companies refuse to provide data(RemOil, G96, Mpro7) while others may use the metric measurements vs. standard. They don't want you comparing data.
Here's some data on weld load(ASTM-2596, ASTM-2783). The higher the number, the better the lube:
Break Free CLP--315kg
Tetra Gun Grease--800kg
Militec1--800kg
MilCommTW25B--620kg
Super Lube--250kg
ShootersChoice(MPC) FP-10--720kg

Here's some wear test data(ASTM-4172). The smaller the number, the better the lube:
Break Free CLP .8mm
MilCommTW25B .042mm
CorrosionX .58mm

Here's some corrosion resistance test data(ASTM-1748). The higher the number, the better the protection:
Break Free CLP- 900
CorrosionX- 1160

There are several other tests, but the results are similar. Remember,
however, that lab tests do not always predict real world performance. There are trade offs as well. There are no products that are the best at everything, so you must decide what is most important on the weapon being used, as well as the environmental conditions being encountered. Glock's require only moderate corrosion protection, so Tetra Grease would be good, as would TW25B.
Blued firearms like say a Marlin lever action rifle, or parkerized weapons like a Mossberg 590 would benifit most by using Corrosion X.
The best protectant available is Corrosion X. The best lubes available are Tetra Gun Grease, MilComm(Kleenbore) TW25B, and Wilson Combat(Protec) Ultima lube oil and grease.
I use Wilson's Ultima Lube because it protects well, lubes great, stays were you put it, doesn't evaporate or wear off, and it remains visible for easy inspection. Lubes like Tetra and TW25B are all but invisible when applied, which makes it hard to determine the condition of your weapon. I like to be able to see the lubricant on the weapon, or my self esteem tends to suffer

 

[Jameson]

BTTT

 

[MaxTheKnife]

I noticed that you didn't include Ballistol in your in depth study and was just wondering why. Ballistol is what I use. It's the most multi-purpose lube, rust preventative, sealer, finisher I know of. I use it on steel, leather and wood. It has so many different uses it's mind boggling and the really cool part is that it does all these things perfectly. Including lubricating. I have no idea about test numbers and all that. But I know that it works and it works great! I should sell the stuff

 

[Jameson]

LOL I cant believe someone responded. This was pulled up from a search on corrosion x here LOL Over 6 months ago this was posted and everyone ignored it so what does that mean? Nothing really. Just that I want to find out who has tried it since and been liking it? Which variety?



JC