Is this a good lubricant for use on an automatic knife (Switchblade)?
1393843
Yes. I've been using it for years on my pocket knives but I've found it works best as a rust inhibitor and only so so as a lubricant.
1393844
Even though I don't have a switchblade in my group of knives I find this lubricant to make all of my folding knives open much smoother so I would expect the same for your switchblade. One tiny drop is all it takes and the action should improve quite a bit.
1492878
There are better lubes for PTO applications. A good grease would probably be better.. but.. in a pinch, if it were going to sit connected and idle for long periods.. it would probably work just fine.
1312694
I personally would not use it for a lubricant, i use distilled water in a spray bottle. but like peanut says "sure can" then go for it...
725957
Just my opinion, it seems like a light machine oil. It has no smell, and appears to have been used in the sharpening process.
169222
It is a high quality lubricating oil. It will protect a blade from rusting. I have also used it for firearms and fishing gear.
575008
If you are referring to the pump lubrication i would say no. You need a hydraulic fluid, like Wagner's Hydraulic Fluid. Or Graco's Pump armor both are pretty good
1482854
Absolutely. This is the lubricant used by the Military since Vietnam (all weapons were parkerized). I have used it as a professional gunsmith. It is the only lubricant I use.
1742178
Yes, this will lubricate your weapon unlike propane. You will still want to follow all manufacturer instructions on keeping your internal parts in working condition. I used this on a KWA ATP and it worked great.
2141463
good question J-man and to give you a honest answer i really don't know because i have never used Hoppe's Lubricating Oil on nothing but guns, but i am not saying that if the only thing i had was hoppe's i would use it just to see what kind of it would do on my knives,wish i could give you a better answer but that's all i can tell you,Thanks for the question.
706951
Believe so, thats what I use. Might try some penetrating oil on it a day or so before you do the switch.
1513214
This oil should work very well on lubricanting your knife without leaving any sticky residue.
1900231
I have never used this product on knives. It does a very good job of loosening burnt gun residue on a handgun especially on my 22 lr. which is a dirty caliber. It's cheap and readily available on line or at a gun store, so give it a try. Depending on your smell, to me I like the aroma, my wife hates it, so I just move my cleaning to another location in the house. It smells like banana oil if that makes sense.
1233738
You can use some lubrication if you want, I always thought heaven would smell like WD-40. I did not and it loosened up after a few weeks or so. I bought several varying Victorinox Swiss Army Knives for my groomsmen and the Deluxe Tinker here for myself. I honestly can't leave the house without it. The folding mechanisms were all a little stiff out of the box but I see that as a positive thing.
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Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon for about $8 with free shipping. Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon... » Read More Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon for about $8 with free shipping. « Show Less
1514874
I don't think it would hurt anything! Just make sure to oil it! Remember, this is not a stainless blade!
1233486
Ummmm....not if its a good one....I used it on some cold steel machetes and they came out Sharp...dont trust this product for high end blades!! Kitchen knifes...machetes....pocket knifes...yeah go for it....anything else use at your own risk!!
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standard chain saw oil, not 2 cycle, it will say to lube chain. i live in nyc and can buy at any local hardware store/ home depot/or amazon