Knife Question

Pipskicks · 01-07-2005, 03:14 PM

I got 2 Kershaw Leeks (in stainless steel on special), figured I'd have a backup for when I lose my first one. It says you are supposed to cover it lightly in oil when storing it, is it important to do if it is not such a long-term storage (maybe 1 year??) and it is not a very humid place (in my desk in California)? I will coat it if it is a risk, but I don't know how necessary it is, and I don't really know what oil to use....

bsally1 · 01-07-2005, 03:17 PM

Mine has been in my front pocket every day for the last two years. Would guess it is more humid than your desk drawer. No problems. It is stainless. Can't see aproblem in ten years let alone 1.

Pipskicks · 01-07-2005, 03:20 PM

that was quick, sorry I've gotta learn the rules a little better...

armedandsafe · 01-07-2005, 10:39 PM

A little oil seldom hurts metal. Just spray lightly with a light oil such as 3inONE or sewing machine oil or, gee, dare I say it... any good gun oil.

That knife in your pocket gets taken out somewhat regularly and wiped off, handled, etc. The one in your desk might not see the light of day for many months, so you will not notice any encroaching corrosion.

If you are really anal about protecting it, dampen a handkerchief with gun oil and wrap the knife in that. Place in a ziplock and stuff it into the desk.

Pops

ameriskin · 02-21-2005, 10:12 PM

i use the same things on my knives that i use on my guns. same solvents, same lubes. becareful with some of the plastics when using solvents. i use hoppes on my microtech lcc and she fires hard and fast.

cody

01-07-2005, 03:14 PM	#1
Pipskicks V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 78	Knife Question I got 2 Kershaw Leeks (in stainless steel on special), figured I'd have a backup for when I lose my first one. It says you are supposed to cover it lightly in oil when storing it, is it important to do if it is not such a long-term storage (maybe 1 year??) and it is not a very humid place (in my desk in California)? I will coat it if it is a risk, but I don't know how necessary it is, and I don't really know what oil to use.... -->

01-07-2005, 03:17 PM	#2
bsally1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago area Posts: 57	Re: Knife Question Mine has been in my front pocket every day for the last two years. Would guess it is more humid than your desk drawer. No problems. It is stainless. Can't see aproblem in ten years let alone 1. __________________ Sally

01-07-2005, 03:20 PM	#3
Pipskicks V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 78	Re: Knife Question that was quick, sorry I've gotta learn the rules a little better...

01-07-2005, 10:39 PM	#4
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Knife Question A little oil seldom hurts metal. Just spray lightly with a light oil such as 3inONE or sewing machine oil or, gee, dare I say it... any good gun oil. That knife in your pocket gets taken out somewhat regularly and wiped off, handled, etc. The one in your desk might not see the light of day for many months, so you will not notice any encroaching corrosion. If you are really anal about protecting it, dampen a handkerchief with gun oil and wrap the knife in that. Place in a ziplock and stuff it into the desk. Pops

02-21-2005, 10:12 PM	#5
ameriskin Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 21	Re: Knife Question i use the same things on my knives that i use on my guns. same solvents, same lubes. becareful with some of the plastics when using solvents. i use hoppes on my microtech lcc and she fires hard and fast. cody __________________ "ain't got time for politics, i'm too busy downloadin porno flicks. pain and sufferin, struggle and strife, i'm living the good life!" -brass tacks