| FOLDING KNIFE CARE Caring for your folding | | | | choice but not the best choice. If you are |
| knife properly can ensure it to last from | | | | lubricating a lockblade's internal parts then use |
| generation to generation. Our folding knives are | | | | 3-in-one. Another good product for folding knives |
| made to provide years of reliable service. Like | | | | is Remingtons Dri-Lube. It applies as a very thin |
| most equipment, knives need a little care. Here | | | | coat, but lasts longer than WD-40. Never apply |
| are a few tips to help you get lasting service | | | | more than a few drops of oil to any folding knife. |
| from your knife. Oil any moving parts or joints to | | | | If you are working with a folding knife, apply oil |
| a knife periodically to ensure longevity. Avoid | | | | and work the folding mechanism at least fifteen |
| letting any blade get wet as this will cause | | | | times to work the oil into the joints. Discoloration |
| corrosion. Wood handles can be cared for with oil | | | | on stainless steel does not occur easily. |
| or furniture polish. If your blade is composed of | | | | Discoloration should be regarded as rust waiting to |
| carbon spring steel, then use a baking soda and | | | | happen and should be cleaned immediately. Rust |
| water solution to clean it. If you have a stainless | | | | has a reddish-brown color and will eat pits into |
| steel blade, use dish soap or water. Stainless steel | | | | your blade and contaminate what you cut. |
| is much more susceptible to fingerprints than | | | | Cleaning, polishing and lubricating helps the |
| carbon and should therefore be cared for on a | | | | performance, safety and longevity of your folding |
| regular basis. Try not to touch the blade with | | | | knife. In summary, taking care of your folding |
| your fingers too much. If you do, then clean the | | | | knife will ensure that your knife lasts from |
| folding knife after use. Fingerprints are very acidic | | | | generation to generation. Follow these simple |
| and can leave permanent stains if left unclean | | | | cleaning and lubricating techniques and your small |
| over time. When choosing an oil, WD-40 is a good | | | | investment will be protected. |