Is this Remington gun oil cloth good for high carbon knives?

[LightGuy]

I picked this up at a local Gander Mountain to use for a quick wipe down on my high carbon knives. I like it because it doesn't leave any oily residue on your hands and it's a good size and convenient to use.

Will this work at least as good as mineral oil for high carbon knives?

Thanks!

 

[JD Mandrell]

It works fine on my non-stainless guns, so I don't see why it wouldn't.

 

[Pilot1]

Sure, its fine, but if you are going to use it for food prep, clean it off first. I refer mineral oil or a silicone gun cloth to maintain my carbon steel blades.

 

[DapperDan]

I'm sure what you have will work fine. I just bought Marine Tuf Cloth and am real happy with it. It is also oil free. Just another option.

 

[Schpankme]

... quick wipe down on my high carbon knives

I'll just stick with my wipe down cloth or spray -- Kerosene, mixed 50/50 with ATF or Motor Oil, and applied to a Cotton Diaper (or in Spray bottle); then stored in zip-loc-bag!

Solvent (Kerosene) + Base Stock Oil (scented if you like)

Note: Kerosene is a solvent, non corrosive, non volatile and extremely stable in storage (blue container).

 

[LightGuy]

I'm sure what you have will work fine. I just bought Marine Tuf Cloth and am real happy with it. It is also oil free. Just another option.

Thanks for the responses! I really like the sound of this Tuf Cloth since it is a dry protectant. It's also a plus that ESEE recommends it for their 1095 knives... but is it safe to use on knives that you're using for food prep? It says it bonds to the metal so it won't wash off which is why I ask.

 

[JLKII]

From Sentry's website, their Marine Tuf-Cloth Instructions
http://www.sentrysolutions.com/docs/Tuf-Cloth_Tuf-Glide_Manual.pdf

Can I use my TUF-CLOTH treated knife to cut food?

TUF-CLOTH's dry bonded protection is non-toxic. The
bonding reduces any transfer to food items cut. If you plan
to cut food with a TUF-CLOTH treated blade, we suggest that
you wash or wipe the blade first, and then reapply when
convenient.

 

[LightGuy]

From Sentry's website, their Marine Tuf-Cloth Instructions
http://www.sentrysolutions.com/docs/Tuf-Cloth_Tuf-Glide_Manual.pdf

Can I use my TUF-CLOTH treated knife to cut food?

TUF-CLOTH's dry bonded protection is non-toxic. The
bonding reduces any transfer to food items cut. If you plan
to cut food with a TUF-CLOTH treated blade, we suggest that
you wash or wipe the blade first, and then reapply when
convenient.

Great, thanks!

 

[Modoc ED]

Sure, its fine, but if you are going to use it for food prep, clean it off first. I refer mineral oil or a silicone gun cloth to maintain my carbon steel blades.

That makes no sense at all!!!! I've been eating "Steak and Eggs and RemOil" for years with no ill effect.

I agree that mineral oil will work but for my taste (pun intended), it's a bit too thick and attracts dust and grime.

Just my .02¢
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That RemCloth will work just fine. Get some RemOil or Light 3-in-One machine oil for the joints and you've got it made.

 

[Chris Pierce]

I have a couple of old tuff cloth's that I put mineral oil on when they dry out. I usually only use it after I've cleaned a knife.