I was under impression WD-40 was kerosene based....

http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf

List of ingredients:



Don't use it on anything that will be used on food products.

Maybe that's why I'm getting that third eye on my calf?

I've used my Leatherman Wave extensively for expedient food prep. After I am done, I wash it off and open it up to air dry. I hit the joints with a little mineral oil and wipe off the excess. I might occasionally wipe it down with my tuff cloth afterwards.

As with my cast iron, the only time I ever had my Leatherman rust up on me was when she put it through the dishwasher.

Izzy, I came to learn that anything with steel in it will rust eventually in Florida.(LOL)

"food safe lubricant" = olive oil. A "must have" in every kitchen for a variety of reasons.

(edit: or any other vegetable oil can be used as lubricant - olive oil is thicker than most commonly used cooking oil.)

Be careful not to get it on your brakes. That might lead to some unwanted excitement.
I've been using vegetable spray (E.G.: Pam) on the wheels of my KLR for quite a while now. It helps keep the muck from sticking.

- Dave

I just put mine through the dishwasher, no rust no problems.

Isn't that the old joke...

"Hey, every time I use my brakes, they really squeal!"

"OK, put some oil on the rim, it'll stop them from squealing"

Buy Victorinox. No rust.

Sorry to say, but my SAK got rust stained in Florida too.