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#22 - 01/29/01 06:30 PM Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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I was opening bags of sand this weekend with my Leatherman Wave. I LOVE THAT TOOL. Both me and the Wave got covered with sand dust and grit. What's the best way to clean a Wave and remove any grit adhering to it? I tried to whisk broom it, but I think it needs a little more TLC.<br><br>

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#23 - 01/29/01 09:17 PM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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FWIW, I generally use compressed air.<br><br>Doug Ritter<br>Editor<br>Equipped To Survive
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#24 - 01/29/01 09:43 PM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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I don't mean to sound stupid, but in lieu of actual compressed air, will a hair dryer suffice?<br><br>

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#25 - 01/29/01 10:16 PM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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No, but a can of compressed air like used for cleaning computers would probably work.<br><br>Doug Ritter<br>Editor<br>Equipped To Survive
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#26 - 01/30/01 12:14 AM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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Any idea where to buy the compressed air in a can, how much it costs and what brand names it is sold under?<br><br>Also, once I have cleaned my Wave or knife, I find Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide works extremely well to clean the implements even better and apply a rust-resistant coating at the same time. Tuf-Glide is easy to find online, just do a search or visit or your favorite outdoors etailer.<br><br>Bucky<br><br>

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#27 - 01/30/01 01:12 AM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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Bucky,<br><br>Any computer or electronics store will have it, usually a buck or so a can, or less.<br><br>Tuf-Glide and Tuf-Cloth are good stuff. Benchmade has recently turned to Militec-1 http://www.militec-1.com/ for their knive and I've heard good things about it as well and will be testing it in coming months.<br><br><br><br>Doug Ritter<br>Editor<br>Equipped To Survive
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#28 - 01/30/01 01:59 PM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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Can you recommend a place from which I may purchase Tuff-Glide and/or Tuff-Cloth at a reasonable price, online or otherewise?<br><br>By the way, what will remove those dark "age" stains from older (and probably cheaply made) blades that have high sentimental value?<br><br>

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#29 - 01/30/01 02:21 PM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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Virtually any gun store carries it. Other than that, try www.google.com and search on the name and you'll probably find lots of online sources.<br><br>As for the restoration project, that's beyond my experience. You might ask over at Bladeforums.com<br><br>Doug Ritter<br>Editor<br>Equipped To Survive
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#30 - 01/30/01 07:32 PM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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I use warm, soapy water and lubricate with whatever high- tech bicycle chain-lube I favor at the moment. Finish Line Dry is amazing stuff- lubricates, penetrates, prevents rust and doesn't attract dirt and grit and is available at your local bike shop.<br><br>

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#31 - 01/30/01 07:46 PM Re: Best way to clean Leatherman Wave?
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One site with fairly good prices that I have good luck with is http://www.discountknives.com/Accessories/tufcloth.html . Just click on the link and you can order both the Tuf-Glide and Tuf-Cloth.<br><br>Hope this helps,<br><br>Bucky<br><br>

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