KNIFE SHIELD HAS ARRIVED!
You've protected your pivots — better cover your blade! KPL Knife Shield™ is a food-safe, rust-preventive cleaning solution engineered to remove the toughest gunk and residue from your blades.
Why people love KPL
“Surprised a little.”
I collect many folding knives, new and vintage, and keep them well maintained. Bought this just to see if it was any better than the Hoppe's and CLP oil I have been using. Just wow. Knives that worked flawlessly, work even better. Knives that were less expensive now work as well as my high end folders. The ones that never fully responded to my TLC are so much better. Long story short, spend the money and use this product.
“You need this.”
If you collect and regularly use flip or auto knives, you may be accustomed to an obligatory break in period for many new knives — not all. Well, this is just the ticket to loosen up the mechanisms. The highly refined pivot lube comes out through a needle thin dispensing tube which gives you great control of the drop flow and makes for precise spot application. And that’s it. To think I used to mess around with machine oil cans and toothpicks trying to accomplish the same task seems like a bad joke now that I’ve had the chance to use KPL.
“This oil is the best by a long shot.”
I have tried oil knife oils before, but this one is better in every way. The oil is the longest lasting that I have ever used, I put just three drops on my main EDC knife (Benchmade Osborn) and I could tell a major difference right away with how snappy and smooth it operated, after working the knife with heavy use every day for two months I just know put one small drop on my knife simply because I accidentally dropped it in sand and took the knife apart to clean it before the sand did any major damage. If I would not have had the sand problem I think I would only need a drop or two every 6 months or so. Fantastic!!!
“Super high quality, amazing oil for auto openers.”
Super great oil. Purchased for some auto benchmades. Didn’t have to disassemble the springs, simply added the oil and opened and closed, then let the knife stand and allowed gravity to do its thing with the oil. This is the first oil I’ve ever purchased and spent a long time (a ridiculous amount of time over many weeks, for some reason) reading about knife oils. Cannot recommend this perfectly priced for its size and quality knife oil. Thanks a lot.
“Does what it says.”
I just bought a Benchmade Phaeton (OTF) and it was gritty and tough to work the switch, to the point that my thumb actually started to hurt after a couple days. One drop of KPL on either side of the switch and either side of the open blade and it's smooth and silky. 5/5, don't sleep on this $15 miracle.
“Best”
Absolutely the best knife pivot lube over ever used period. Knife flies open now. This stuff is better than anything else on market.
“Made oil knives better than new.”
I have always just cleaned my pocket knives with a little dish soap and water then dried. As I started getting into higher end knives I learned of Nano oil and KPL which seem to be the best options for knife specific lube. I went with the KPL since you get twice as much for the money and still great reviews. This product deserves the 5 stars that it has! I cleaned all my knives with high % alcohol then blew them dry with compressor. I then added 2-4 drops in each knife and wow they move better than new! My older knives were a bigger difference since they have had more pocket time probably. This stuff is a great deal considering how little needs to be applied, it will last me years. If you are a knife person, don't think and just buy.
“This stuff is amazing, better than anything I've ever used for knife pivots.”
I've tried shooter's lube, shooter's choice, ballistol, super lube, various CLPs and nano oils... nothing I've tried makes a knife operate smoother and faster than KPL. I do a ton of sharpening (small side hobby moreso than a business), and often I clean up/lube knives for my friends/customers. I've had multiple people ask me how I got their knife to open so well and the answer is always KPL!
From the Blog
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Ultralight vs Robust: Choosing Your Outdoor Knife Maintenance Kit
Our EDC knife is a convenient tool that we rely on in our day-to-day lives, but when it comes to adventures in the wilderness our knife is more than a convenience, it's a lifeline! When we spend time in the great outdoors, knives serve as a means of processing wood to help start fires or craft things, help prepare wild harvested or prepacked food, and can assist in a number of potential emergency situations. Though heavy use during all these processes even knives made from the most premium steel options can show signs of wear that can ultimately damage your knife or reduce functionality.
Exposure to corrosive materials such as salt water and acidic components of plants and animals knife blades can quickly develop rust. The blade edge is also live to see a good bit of wear while constantly processing wood and may even become chipped if you hit a hard knot in the wood or a bone while processing an animal. Having the right tools with you in the field will ensure that, even if you encounter these situations, your knife will be ready to perform when you need it! While it's not practical to carry an entire guided sharpening system in your backpack, it is easy to create a compact kit to get your knife maintenance done anywhere!
When it comes to creating your compact maintenance kit, size and weight are your biggest considerations. Are you an ultralight enthusiast and want to carry as little as possible? Or are you comfortable carrying a small pouch in your pack to give you more functionality? This article will show off two of my personal kits. One is ultralight and minimalist and the other is a little more robust and functional.
Ultralight Maintenance Kit
When you want to be able to move as fast as possible in the wilderness, weight matters! The less weight you are carrying the faster you can move and you can cover more distance with less fatigue! To keep things simple I have created an ultralight maintenance kit that also holds a small fixed blade knife! This compact kit weighs in at only 5.61 ounces over all and can easily be slipped into my pocket or a small compartment in my pack.
PNWBUSHCRAFT EDC Travel Tray: This is the component that holds it all together, and it also doubles as a clean dry surface I can do any of my maintenance on. When in travel mode it neatly houses all the other components, and when I'm ready to do maintenance it unsnaps to create a flat surface or can be snapped into a tray so you don’t have to worry about losing anything!
Sagewood Gear Pocket Strop: This super compact micarta strop weighs next to nothing, but is the perfect size for honing the edge of your small fixed blade or folding knife. Despite its lightweight the micarta base is robust and will not break during carry and use!
KPL Original Lube: Original KPL is the perfect solution to keeping your outdoor folding knife pivot from jamming up with dirt and grime! A few drops is all you need to keep your pivot operating at peak performance, plus it can also double as honing oil in a pinch.
Wazoo Viking Whetstone: The Wazoo Viking Whetstone is made out of a naturally occurring stone called Novaculite. This is a stone that has been traditionally used to sharpen knives and Wazoo has brought it to market as a stylish necklace that will sharpen your knives, fish hooks, and more! I have modified mine to remove the leather cord and used a ranger band to secure it to my Knives By Nuge Wicket sheath.
Robust Field Maintenance Kit
For longer outdoor adventures and camping trips you may have the room and weight carrying capacity to have a more robust kit and adding more functional items is never a bad idea for longer trips! This set up incorporates all the elements from my ultralight kit while adding a few more tools. This allows me to leave the main kit at my base camp and just grab the ultralight kit if needed and allows the maintenance of larger knives, especially those used in food or game prep!
Larger Pouch: Any pouch large enough to hold both your Ultralight kit as well as your additional items will do. I am using a large PNWBUSHCRAFT Zipper Pouch as I appreciate the robust durability and water resistance of waxed canvas.
Worksharp Guided Field Sharpener: This is one of my favorite portable sharpening systems. It had both fine and coarse stones, a ceramic rod, and a small strop. The Guided Field Sharpener provides 20 degree guides so you can ensure that you are getting an even functional edge every time!
KPL Knife Shield: Your one stop shop for cleaning and rust protection! A few sprays and a cloth is all you need to clean any pine sap, fish guts, and food residue off your outdoor knives. Not only does Knife Shield clean your knives it leaves an invisible barrier of rust prevention on your blade so you can confidently carry and use your knife in the harshest environments.
Final Thought
I have used both these kits for sometime now and they have always served me well! As is they will cover most of your outdoor maintenance needs, but you can add or subtract things to suit your individual needs! As a thank you to our readers we would like to extend you a special discount code "Black Flag" for KPL pivot lubes, Knife Shield, or anything else on the website!
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