I am used to cleaning and lightly oiling sharps in the field, followed by more of the same if necessary on inspection at home. On rare occasion a long unused knife warranted gentle use of fine steel wool [guilty as charged].

Have newer silicon-based products displaced some of these old practices?

Thoughts?

Thanks.

When I used to carry a blue steel wheel gun in all kinds of weather, I tried a silicon impregnated cloth. I wasn't all that impressed, the spots where the blue had worn away could get a thin rust started in one eight hour shift. But that was long ago, maybe the cloths are better nowadays...

1+ for sentry solutions. I use tuf cloth on all my knives. They also make marine tuf cloth...good stuff.

Thanks, guys. I will baptise the Kershaw Outlaw when it arrives and commence some field tests of knife and Sentry Solutions protection. I guess my old Mora deserves some TLC as well.

I got introduced to the Marine tuf cloth in Iraq. They were selling it in the PX and it did brisk sales. A lot of seasoned soldiers used them for their metal gear (knives, guns, etc). I discovered in the jungles of Florida that the stuff is fairly effective and more durable than any other cloth wipe I've tried.

I still have, and regularly use, the same tuf cloth I brought back with me from Baghdad back in late 2005. I haven't recharged it yet, and it still imparts a complete coating on my knives and barrels.

Cheap, too. Just wish it was a bit easier to find locally, but ordering it online is easy enough. I got some for a few friends and they've become converts.

Hi All!
I usually use Camellia oil on my bushcraft knife because its non-toxic. its kind of a paint to transport though. Is the tuf cloth non toxic?
Todd

I am gonna have to check that out...I usually jst use olive oil.

From Sentry Solutions: Tuf-Cloth
“Tuf-Cloth

The lint-free replacement for oil and silicone rags. Non-toxic dry film corrosion inhibitors and lubricants provides a fast-drying, water-displacing MICRO-BONDING CRYSTAL BARRIER against rust, friction and wear.”

From the Tuf-Cloth/Tuf-Glide User Manual:
“Rust Protection-
Sentry Solutions’ TUF products are fast drying replacements for oils, silicones and traditional corrosion inhibitors. TUF-CLOTH™, MARINE TUF-CLOTH™ and TUF-GLIDE™ provide dry bonded, non-toxic protection against rust, friction and wear for all types of outdoor gear and tools.”

… and…

“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.”

With that said, I wouldn’t exactly wad up the Tuf-Cloth, stick it in my mouth, and suck the juices out of it in a moment of thirst.

"With that said, I wouldn’t exactly wad up the Tuf-Cloth, stick it in my mouth, and suck the juices out of it in a moment of thirst. wink"

Hmmpf? at ow een?
Hold on, let me pull this cloth out of my mouth....was using it a chew toy:)

Thanks !!

Then they say this in the FAQ:
ºCan I use my TUF-CLOTH treated knife to cut food?

None of Sentry Solutions products are FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved. TUF-CLOTH's protection bonds to metal surfaces. This bonding reduces the possibility of transferring material to food items that might be cut. If you plan to cut food with a TUF-CLOTH treated blade, we suggest that you wash the blade first.


confusing no?