A tip for those that don't have an oil needle applicator: use a wood toothpick, dipping it into the oil will cause a little drop to stick onto the tip, the drop will come off when you press the toothpick on wherever you want the oil to be. Use the same toothpick repeatedly, the oil saturates the wood and makes the oil stick onto it easier (plastic doesn't work good, oil falls off too quickly).
For a quick easy booster in emergency fire making when camping etc. Soak a bunch of toothpicks in high proof alcohol 91% or higher. Keep it in a container suitable and small enough. They will take a spark instantly let alone flame and it burns long enough to get your small twigs going
@@tikkidaddy Damn.... great idea!!! I've been collecting the "cotton balls" that come inside of medications & supplements; soaking those in vaseline, storing them inside of medication bottles.....but yours is a killer idea too!
Lucas is the most genuine person. How you see him on this video is how he is every time I talk to him. Super down to earth guy that designs and makes beautiful knives.
I totally agree with overtightening the pivot. I have done it myself and it is much easier to back off then to try and tighten it to where you want your knife to be.
Pro Tip: Foam swabs are bar none some of the most epic, amazing tools you can buy for maintaining any & all of your gear! Guns, knives; everything. Get large & small ones, and you can get into all the nooks & crannies without leaving lint / debris from paper towels, q-tips, etc. You can even swab inside the handle of a folding knife, ensure that area gets lubed & protected. Amazing little tools & so dirt cheap!
Honestly I refuse to disassemble my folders unless absolutely necessary. Tiny screws strip too easily, and I can never get it back to exactly three way I like it. Messed up an old (but good) Gerber, but I'll try your tips to see if it will help. Thanks again y'all.
first auto knife i ever owned, my grandfather (a stereotypical "greaser") gave me a switchblade. it was a little stuck, so he actually dipped the knife in motor oil. seemed to work alright!
Using compressed air can clear dust and debris. Also, If I’m taking a knife apart for the first time, I will take a few pictures to ensure I properly orient everything upon reassembly.
I use it regularly. Blowing out my knives weekly keeps me from having to take them apart and do major cleanings. Every now and then I'll take a toothbrush and soap to my SAKs but using the compressed air regularly makes those cleanings a lot simpler and don't have to do them as often.
When I reassemble a knife I always add oil, washer, then more oil. I found that this method is a lot better in aiding the braking in of a knife and smooths the flipability of the knife.
Another good vid . Hold cow though. How much content are you holding from Blade show and when will you make another great video with Ben. Or like the Houge video. I MISS THE PODCAST style videos you were doing.
All I gotta to is keep my joints oiled and edges keen, and my blades rust free. Maybe occasionally clean lint out of the blade channels, but that's about it. Don't gotta worry about anything else with my traditional folders.
I use a toothbrush for cleaning out the small hidden pockets on my knives. Any old toothbrush works, but a child's brush or pet toothbrush works best (slightly smaller, though you can trim any toothbrush to any size).
Regarding pivot adjustment, do you recommend Loctite to hold the pivot screw in the half turned loose position? My problem is that I have a Quietcarry Waypoint and I thought the blade was a little stiff. I relubricated the pivot but realized all I needed to do was just loosen the screw slightly. One strip down video suggested to use Loctite. I only used light machine oil but I’ve ordered KPL which is coming next week.
I carry a Benchmade grizzly ridge I work on a potato farm and have a lot of trouble keeping the action smooth all the dust any advice I don't want to have to oil it every week?
im prone2fall some people do that because the washers aren’t supposed to spin and therefore don’t spin on the scale to washer face and only blade to washer. I do it on both sides but it’s really a matter of preference. I usually can’t tell a difference
Bob this is a new custom model only available straight from Lucas. Think there are only 4-5 of them right now. You'd have to go to a show and win one of his lotteries for a chance at getting one.
I was literally just thinking about how I should maintain my new Zero Tolerance Sinkevich flipper I bought in your store on Wednesday. I looked at my phone to unlock it, and POW! There was the notification for this video. I think we might have some sort of psychic connection goin' on here. Creepy. Thanks guys. BTW would "BATTLE BORN HP PRO lubrication and protectant" or "SLIP 2000 EWL" work for lubricating/protecting the blade steel, or does it have to be a special knife loob?
What brand of bits and drivers do you guys recommend? I used the benchmade ones in the plastic folding case and I loved it, but I’ve had it for a good amount of years and it certainly shows. Plus I’m sure that there has to be a better set to use.
Ridog_ I highly recommend getting a micro bit kit used in electronics. They are cheap, have every bit you need and can be used in other things in your life.
Ridog_ Esup 6089A 45 in 1 with 42 Bit Magnetic Driver Kit, Precision Screwdriver Set Cell Phone, Tablet, PC, Macbook, Electronics Repair Tool Kit - 1 Year Warranty www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCOID5B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GVQQBbT0NGCTV This kit is perfect and is what I use
When using a pencil the lead should be a high number it has the highest grade like 6 or above . The lower numbers have more clay and you would be applying an abrasive the best is a pure graphite powder ... by the way what is the brand of the screwdriver that Lucas is using
Depends. I like both soft and hard (wiha) depending on the situation. Some cases I don’t want to strip a screw head so I will try with a softer bit first.
When I got my presale Cold Steel voyager XL PE Vaquero, everybody said "Oh its not " drop shutty" ...it was all I heard "Triad sux" etc. So I shoved the pivot full of Lucas Red N Tacky #2, worked it until it felt better. Washed the grease out completely with WD40. Got all that out and then finally lubed it with SEAFOAM DEEP CREEP. On Christmas Eve 3 years ago that knife with a horrible action dropped shut slick as owl shizz on a glass door knob and hit my right index knuckle as I was closing it. I had to super glue my finger shut after pouring it full of alcohol. That knife is still right, still drops shut, still centered and its 3 feet away...looking at me funny😂😂
Break Free makes a slightly heavier duty version for preservation. I used to use CLP on everything. Then it got to where it was all I smelled😂 Its like Hoppes #9. People smell it and look at you like "I know what you're doing"😂
A tip for those that don't have an oil needle applicator: use a wood toothpick, dipping it into the oil will cause a little drop to stick onto the tip, the drop will come off when you press the toothpick on wherever you want the oil to be. Use the same toothpick repeatedly, the oil saturates the wood and makes the oil stick onto it easier (plastic doesn't work good, oil falls off too quickly).
For a quick easy booster in emergency fire making when camping etc. Soak a bunch of toothpicks in high proof alcohol 91% or higher. Keep it in a container suitable and small enough. They will take a spark instantly let alone flame and it burns long enough to get your small twigs going
Or use a Q-Tip.
Great idea!
But a needle-point oil applicator is literally worth its weight in gold.... 😁
@@tikkidaddy Damn.... great idea!!!
I've been collecting the "cotton balls" that come inside of medications & supplements; soaking those in vaseline, storing them inside of medication bottles.....but yours is a killer idea too!
That blade centering tip just solved a constant frustration on a couple of my knives
Good stuff 9:38 👍🏻
The fact hes talking into a mirror is funny, good one
Lol 😆
Lucas is the most genuine person. How you see him on this video is how he is every time I talk to him. Super down to earth guy that designs and makes beautiful knives.
Lucas is my favorite knife designer his pieces are amazing.
I totally agree with overtightening the pivot. I have done it myself and it is much easier to back off then to try and tighten it to where you want your knife to be.
Pro Tip:
Foam swabs are bar none some of the most epic, amazing tools you can buy for maintaining any & all of your gear! Guns, knives; everything.
Get large & small ones, and you can get into all the nooks & crannies without leaving lint / debris from paper towels, q-tips, etc.
You can even swab inside the handle of a folding knife, ensure that area gets lubed & protected.
Amazing little tools & so dirt cheap!
If Nick Shabazz sees this, I'm pretty sure he will say "It needs more lube" 😂😂😂
j3o300 my thoughts exactly
He likes to run it wet.
New trend nano grease,yeah....,and few drops of nano oil😉😉😉😉
Dedication indicated by the knife tatoo, i like it
I bought a Lucas Burney Böker plus Kihon stainless steel tanto two days ago and I am absolutely thrilled with the knife.⚔️👍 Thank you Lucas 🫡
I got crazy lock stick on my Spyderco pm2, I’ll go ahead and try the grafite trick on it and see if it will work
Honestly I refuse to disassemble my folders unless absolutely necessary. Tiny screws strip too easily, and I can never get it back to exactly three way I like it. Messed up an old (but good) Gerber, but I'll try your tips to see if it will help. Thanks again y'all.
Same. If it's so bad I need to take it apart I'll send it back to Benchmade. They'll disassemble, clean it, and give it a factory edge for free.
first auto knife i ever owned, my grandfather (a stereotypical "greaser") gave me a switchblade. it was a little stuck, so he actually dipped the knife in motor oil. seemed to work alright!
One of my favorite designers, thank you BHQ!
Hey Zak
Does BladeHQ sell kits for knives cleaning and adjustments ?
My favourite puzzle I could do over and over again
Using compressed air can clear dust and debris. Also, If I’m taking a knife apart for the first time, I will take a few pictures to ensure I properly orient everything upon reassembly.
I use it regularly. Blowing out my knives weekly keeps me from having to take them apart and do major cleanings. Every now and then I'll take a toothbrush and soap to my SAKs but using the compressed air regularly makes those cleanings a lot simpler and don't have to do them as often.
Very good tips and Info om how to maintain a folder.
Thank You !
Awesome vid, good advice, I will keep these tips in mind next time I clean my benchmades!
So excited for the CRKT Tuna in 2020!
Lucas Seems like a Fine Gentleman
Great tricks I've learned a lot. Thank you guys. You are my favourite twins 😁👍
When I reassemble a knife I always add oil, washer, then more oil. I found that this method is a lot better in aiding the braking in of a knife and smooths the flipability of the knife.
Great video! Thanks. Simple but effective insights. 🙏🏼😀
Nice centering trick. Never thought of that
Very informative, thanks guys :)
Lots of good info.
My preference is I like the knife to drop shut because I like to use a knife as a tool 😉
Great video - saved in my favorites. Awesome advice.
Wow it’s like: which one is zac and which one is Lucas?
got confused for a sec
Zalucas
Well that’s easy, Zac is sitting beside Lucas ...
Hahshahaha
Just smell them, whomever smells like craft beer, pickles, and artesianal bread, is the hipster douche.........shit, still don't know who's who
Cool! I really liked that you mentioned graphite.
I like when Ben and Zach are both in the video
Zac did all the work while Lucas just sat there...
2:50 whats the name of that driver your using for your bit?
Where can I purchase the driver tools?
Another good vid . Hold cow though. How much content are you holding from Blade show and when will you make another great video with Ben. Or like the Houge video. I MISS THE PODCAST style videos you were doing.
We are almost done with the 2018 Blade Show videos. We promise.
All I gotta to is keep my joints oiled and edges keen, and my blades rust free.
Maybe occasionally clean lint out of the blade channels, but that's about it.
Don't gotta worry about anything else with my traditional folders.
You guys should cover the A.G.A. switchblade and lever locks. Think it would make an awesome video.
I use a toothbrush for cleaning out the small hidden pockets on my knives. Any old toothbrush works, but a child's brush or pet toothbrush works best (slightly smaller, though you can trim any toothbrush to any size).
Same. A little soap on a toothbrush gets my SAKs nice and clean.
That's an beautiful knife that Lucas is demonstrating on. What is that?? I must have it!
Good tip for blade centering will use it on my knives
what is that nice metal driver @3:10 - dont see it on amazon
Alan Calvitti it’s probably the Benchmade Blue Box Knife Service Torx Tool Kit
It's actually from Scout Leather Co. Here's the link if you're still interested. www.scoutleatherco.com/category/hex-bit-driver
Pleas can you do a review on helle knives
Regarding pivot adjustment, do you recommend Loctite to hold the pivot screw in the half turned loose position?
My problem is that I have a Quietcarry Waypoint and I thought the blade was a little stiff. I relubricated the pivot but realized all I needed to do was just loosen the screw slightly. One strip down video suggested to use Loctite. I only used light machine oil but I’ve ordered KPL which is coming next week.
That 3 small tiny drops of oil is an excellent tip.
I carry a Benchmade grizzly ridge I work on a potato farm and have a lot of trouble keeping the action smooth all the dust any advice I don't want to have to oil it every week?
That was a very good one.
that is a nice driver set where can i get it
I have the brass version of this driver, very nice. Wanted the copper one lol, hoping it they get a restock?
@@bruceselmon3420 Where did you get it, who makes it?
Thanks for the video-where do i get a good set of torx bits for the maintenance ?
I'd love to see a kit review Lucas's tool kit.
Anyone know what torx driver Lucas is using?
Hey BladeHq im new to fishing and I was wondering if you could do a Fillet knives video?
Can i use Silicome grease or Hair clippers blade oil? Thank you wonder video
This is a good example of two guys who want to look like each other. Only their Moms can tell which one is which.
What kind of tool is that? Thanks in advanced!
I love Balistol!!!!
What are some good knife tools? All the star hex bits I bought were cheap and broke and striped out extremely easily. Any suggestions?
Very cool great tips 👊✌
You guys should do a how to on cleaning balisongs
Do you only lube blade side of your washers?
im prone2fall some people do that because the washers aren’t supposed to spin and therefore don’t spin on the scale to washer face and only blade to washer. I do it on both sides but it’s really a matter of preference. I usually can’t tell a difference
Duh.. Washers don't move. No point in using lube against the scales. Only the blade moves against the washers
PkwyDrive13 There’s the charm.
is this a "Tuna" before CRKT started working with Lucas?
Whats the screw driver your using?
Need one for fat fingers
What's that knife!? Looks nice!
Burnley Tuna
AlabamaM4n Thanks!
AlabamaM4n where is It available
Bob this is a new custom model only available straight from Lucas. Think there are only 4-5 of them right now. You'd have to go to a show and win one of his lotteries for a chance at getting one.
@@Bob-kn5gw Google it............
Informative video! Curious who makes the tool roll Lucas is using?
I was literally just thinking about how I should maintain my new Zero Tolerance Sinkevich flipper I bought in your store on Wednesday. I looked at my phone to unlock it, and POW! There was the notification for this video. I think we might have some sort of psychic connection goin' on here. Creepy. Thanks guys.
BTW would "BATTLE BORN HP PRO lubrication and protectant" or "SLIP 2000 EWL" work for lubricating/protecting the blade steel, or does it have to be a special knife loob?
What knife does he have?
What was the model knife he was using for the demo?
I wanna know to
His kihon midtech I'm pretty sure
his Tuna model
I put vaseline on my bugout and works very well, is there a problem?
What brand of bits and drivers do you guys recommend? I used the benchmade ones in the plastic folding case and I loved it, but I’ve had it for a good amount of years and it certainly shows. Plus I’m sure that there has to be a better set to use.
Ridog_ I highly recommend getting a micro bit kit used in electronics. They are cheap, have every bit you need and can be used in other things in your life.
Ridog_ Esup 6089A 45 in 1 with 42 Bit Magnetic Driver Kit, Precision Screwdriver Set Cell Phone, Tablet, PC, Macbook, Electronics Repair Tool Kit - 1 Year Warranty www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCOID5B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GVQQBbT0NGCTV
This kit is perfect and is what I use
Where can I get that bag with the tools
I'm pretty sure this is the screw driver he's using
www.scoutleatherco.com/products
Great video.
Thanks Guy's for their info.!!! :-)
When using a pencil the lead should be a high number it has the highest grade like 6 or above . The lower numbers have more clay and you would be applying an abrasive the best is a pure graphite powder ... by the way what is the brand of the screwdriver that Lucas is using
Very cool, thanks!
I usually use LSA oil on my knives. same thing i use for my guns
what kind of bag is does he have here. whats all in it?? Id like to see a full knife care kit?? maybe a challenge vid??
Can one use bike lube to lubricate a 20-30 dollar knife or no?
Twins are back😂😂
Which model knife is this?
What are the driver bits Lucas mentioned? I've murdered so many T6s!
WIHA bits. Got some myself after killing so many generic ones and they’re well worth the money.
Depends. I like both soft and hard (wiha) depending on the situation. Some cases I don’t want to strip a screw head so I will try with a softer bit first.
I just spray ballistol on my knife and it works great.
That's because ballistol is thin mineral oil with a slow acting solvent. You can just use cheap baby oil if you don't want the solvent.
When I got my presale Cold Steel voyager XL PE Vaquero, everybody said "Oh its not " drop shutty" ...it was all I heard "Triad sux" etc. So I shoved the pivot full of Lucas Red N Tacky #2, worked it until it felt better. Washed the grease out completely with WD40. Got all that out and then finally lubed it with SEAFOAM DEEP CREEP. On Christmas Eve 3 years ago that knife with a horrible action dropped shut slick as owl shizz on a glass door knob and hit my right index knuckle as I was closing it. I had to super glue my finger shut after pouring it full of alcohol. That knife is still right, still drops shut, still centered and its 3 feet away...looking at me funny😂😂
very useful! thanks
perfection
Dude!!! Totally!!!
It’s like watching two of the same people. Seriously!
Hey Zac how can you center an auto like my boker striker
Being a mass hole, I love that shirt Lucas!!!
I need to know the best way to sharpen a karambit. I own several. I did not consider sharpening until after the blade went dull. Any suggestions?
Geoff Kuhn I’d use a ceramic rod cuz stones wouldn’t work
What driver is that?
www.scoutleatherco.com
Awesome video!!! Is that just a custom tool kit Lucas has???? #KNIFELIFE
Is it 10 weight nano?
What knife is he working on?
Do any of the Nano-oils stain polished D2?
wait, which one is Lucas Burnley again?
AH! yall switched shirts... very tricky.... lol
Hat kinda knife is that...I want that
What knife is that? I love it
CRKT Tuna, cmiiw...
Love my kwaiken
Anybody here who’s familiar with gun maintenance, I use CLP to keep my AR lubed up. Would that work for a knife, too?
Break Free makes a slightly heavier duty version for preservation. I used to use CLP on everything. Then it got to where it was all I smelled😂 Its like Hoppes #9. People smell it and look at you like "I know what you're doing"😂
Why doesn’t your site carry nano oil?
Can i use wd-40?
Nice, but does BladeHQ carry this driver? I need one!
Same!
www.scoutleatherco.com