Good class. Needed. Thank you. Boy Scouts: I was a Cub Scout starting in 1961. Boy Scouts in 1965. Senior and Explorer Scouts in 1969. Adult Leadership from 1971 to 1983. To this day, I have friends all over the World I met and camped with through Scouting. One of the most prized gifts you can ever give to a Scout is a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. With a wood saw, of course. I give Victorinox Swiss Army Knives as gifts.
As an Eagle scout, I 100% agree the Victorinox Swiss Army knife with the saw was almost Magical, in what it could do. I taught wilderness survival merit badge, for over night survival a couple of kids would just bring their SAK , (Kept an eye on them JIC) but the overnight survival shelters they made with just a knife would've made Daniel Boone proud . One was so good I used it as an example of what you can do to survive with minimum tools.
@CristiNeagu knives? We give them guns! Trained in responsible use. America, unlike the United Kingdom, is a big place under the Federalist system of fifty "countris." You don't need a knife to slice someone to death, anyway. Illegal Mexican gang members sliced one man to death with broken glass bottles! I personally give knives of various kinds, highest quality, as gifts. And firearms as gifts. All within the law. I am in a conservative area of my state and country, mostly rural. Most families intact with both parents. A lot of former military. What you see in the news is mostly propaganda quality disinformation. Not only was I an advanced trauma paramedic for over 32 years, but I was also trained as a SWAT medic. I knew and know what went on. I remember junior and senior high students bringing firearms to school, keeping them loaded in their lockers so they could hunt after school. Years ago. You need to get out more often.
@@DavidBenner-cy4zl You know, there's a reason why I said "people will think you're crazy for giving kids knives" instead of "I think you're crazy if you give kids knives"...
I use this method also. One slight difference I do is to not attach the needle until after you have filled it. It just makes it easier to pull the plunger back on the syringe.
You also don't waste any oil clearing the air bubble. My wife has a diabetic dog and so we have small syringes. Personally I favor Jaymor's oil which is food safe and yet so effective that railroad companies use it for the track switch plates and purchase it in 55 gallon drums. A major advantage of Jaymor's is that it eliminates any galling issues with aluminum, and given that the spacers in out knives are aluminum, that is helpful. Jaymor's is also beneficial for leather and rubber parts and sheaths.
I seldomly have a syringe on hand. But oil and a small office clip wire or toothpick make for an excellent watchmakers oiler. Dip the wire into the oil, take out and place that small drop on the end wherever you want. Very precise and basically doable anywhere there is oil to be had.
Very well explained, as always - and the syringe fits very well in your hands, thanks a lot, Dr. Felix! Just to say it because it fits to the syringe: using a syringe and a fine needle is not only the perfect solution for oiling knives and other metal things but also a great way to apply superglue (Sekundenkleber, cyanacrylate). Wouldn't suggest to apply that stuff to your knives, of course, but whereever else you might need it ... Take care and enjoy life, dear Felix, and best regards, Robert
MD here. While attaching the needle to the syringe, give it a half turn before removing its cover. You' ll need pliers to remove it afterwards, no way it disconnects by accident and spill oil everywhere. Thank you very much for this very informative video.
Love Ballistol. I have been using it on my firearms and knifes for over 20 years. Never had any problems. Just have the discipline to clean your tools every month at least or after every firing or use. Especially if you are dealing with moving parts like on firearms or moving joints like folding knifes.
Thank you very much for this sharing. Personally, I was very fearful by the idea to use an oil not good to be ingested, so I always used alimental oil, like sunflower one. But sunflower oil becomes sticky after days. It's not good for th lubrification. But recently I discovered that traditional watchmakers used almond oil. So now I use it for my folding knives. And it is not too expensive, and it seems that it works correctly.
You can use any natural saturated fats. Lard (very much used historically), coconutbutter, cocoabutter, palm, even dehydrated butteroil will do (beware of other contents in it). Almonds are monounsaturated mostly so they will dry at some point, I do not know if watchmakers used the raw variety as it would clog or something more refined.
Interesting comparison video on primarily European oils. I've maintained both blades and firearms for over six decades. Have easily tested/used/rejected over 75 various products over these years. My top three I use and recommend are as follows: #3. Balistol #2. Clenzoil #1. Eagle Tears Many of my knives are carbon steel, and I have only two stainless steel firearms, everything else is blued steel. Eagle Tears products are food grade, natural oils, and safe on skin. However, it's ability to lubricate, preserve steel, and do it safely gets my vote. Where I live, the average humidity is 65%. And I've seen zero rust ever. Well, that's my two cents worth on oils. Thanks for letting me ramble....
@@FelixImmler Thank you sir. I am a big fan of your personal knowledge and experience with knives, and the extensive uses you demonstrate. I never miss a video. 👍
Hallo Felix, danke, dass du deine Erfahrugen mit uns teilst! Ich nutzte seit Jahren Balistol und schon sehr lane mit der Technik, die du uns gezeigt hast. Die Methode mit den Spritzen und Kanülen ist perfekt, nicht nur für Messer. VG Arno
I’m pretty good at coming up with less conventional ways of doing various things, but I never thought of using a syringe to apply oil! This is a game changer. Thanks, Felix.
G'day Felix. Thank you for a great video. In regards to your syringe trick, you can buy blunt needles called a Drawing Up needle, which are much safer. Alternatively, you can buy small (around 30ml) soft plastic bottles with a blunt needle applicator at most art and craft stores. I have been using these for years when cleaning and lubricating fishing reels. Thanks.
I've done the syringe method for years,, I like to rub the tip of the needle a good few times on wet and dry paper, to remove the very sharp point,, it still works as good, and is much safer,, 😊
I use nano oil. From the website: These lubricants contain microscopic particles that act as ball bearings. These ‘Nano Bearings’ are only 0.090 micron in size. Because of this, Nano-Oil does not only lubricate well on day 1, it will continue to lubricate even after it has dried. An advantage is that when it has dried it won’t attract any dust. Great when you are carrying a pocket knife in your pocket on a daily basis. Nano-Oil has been used for many years for many different industrial purposes. From lubricating ball bearings in factories to keeping pistons in diesel engines running. Engineers have already called Nano-Oil WD40 on steroids
If you like a spray type oil but want it as a liquid, place the nozzle in a container covered with plastic wrap. Spray out a quantity then you can put it in a syringe or dropper-bottle. I honestly don't have a favorite knife oil and I use whatever I have on hand. It all seems to work OK in preventing the direct metal-against-metal contact you need to avoid. And if renewed as needed it will all keep rust away.
Thank you very much for the Video! Nice impressions. I use an empty spray can that contained nasal spray and fill it up with balistol oil. Yes, it is not as precise as your idea, but it doesn't need any preparation, I can take it anywhere and it is very cheap, as I use the big bottle balistol I have in the house anyways.
Camelia oil is around for hundreds of years, but the Japanese mostly use fixed blade knives - I'm not sure, how well it works on folding knives. I tried it and so far I have no complaints. Use it on wooden handles and chopping boards as well. The syringe trick is very useful - for safety you should grind a steeper angle and rounded edges to the tip. BTW: if a spray oil is your favorite, you can use the syringe too - just spray some oil into a small container and suck it up. My special trick: if you want to apply only a tiny droplet, place the tip on the designated spot while holding the syringe at the 'pusher', then DO NOT PUSH, just cover the syringe body with your fingers and the oil will expand from the warmth
Another great video! Hoppes used to sell a small oil bottle with needle applicator. A few things to note when using medical syringes. First, be safe, of course don’t use needles someone has used before with blood. Don’t try to put caps on needles as you can stick yourself. Dispose of them in a thick plastic jug like a detergent bottle, and label it “sharps.” Needles come in different gauges with smaller or larger openings, so be aware of that.
Thank you for such great and valuable videos; you've helped me enjoy a lot more my new "rabbit's hole", getting into collecting/using the venerable swiss army knife. I use a similar method, in which I adapted a No. 18 blunt needle, to an empty eye lubricant bottle to the same effect! Thanks!
Hello, Felix! Great video on lubricant options & applications for folding knives. The Victorinox Multi-Tool Oil is my go-to choice (for all the qualities you stated). I also like its low-profile - allowing it to fit a small kit pouch; and its applicator is quite good. For other oils that are bottled... I can see where the medical syringe can be a handy and more precise tool to apply the oil to the knife folders and multi-tools. For those who do not want to use a needled syringe... perhaps a lab pipette would be an option to consider. There are lab pipettes that are made of flexible plastic for use with oils and liquids applications (e.g, soap making, essential oils, etc.). Most have graduated markings and can be used for precise application. There are a variety of gauges (based on user needs), and most can be cleaned and reused. Plastic pipettes are also inexpensive, portable, and can easily fit into a small maintenance kit for on-the-go adventures. Happy Trails! 🇺🇸 🏕 🌲
Great video I like the syringe idea. I have been using cutting board oil it is a thin food safe mineral oil that does not dry out. I refill W-D 40 pens with it.
I use the same "trick" because I work with syringes and needles everyday. But recently i switched to blunt needles, 21 and 19 gauge. I strongly reccomend them if you don't like injecting stuff into your skin. And it will happen at some point... Also i use a silikon oil most of the time
I appreciate your efforts for the knife community, but I won't always repeat everything after someone. I have three types of Finish line bicycle grease - ceramic, Teflon, synthetic. There are also several types of other technical lubricants - synthetic, Teflon, silicone. I have a spray for degreasing brake discs, which I use to wash the knife bearings, and dust spray. I use synthetics for the liner-lock and bearings, and to protect against moisture, I wipe some parts with silicone spray. I haven't watched your SAK cleaning video yet, but if I ever need to clean a Victorinox SAK, I'll use my wife's ultrasonic cleaner.
A blunt tip can be had with a few seconds work using a fine file. I do that to any syringe needles around the house/workbench. Use water in the syringe and keep positive pressure on the plunger while you file to prevent shavings from getting into the cannula. If you can, take the needle off of the syringe to fill it. 20 G is pretty small for a viscous oil, but penetrating oils are fairly thin. I have larger bore needles for glue and other thicker liquids. Syringes make great applicators for fine work and very small spaces. btw: Nice lesson, Felix. Happy Father's Day.
Thank you Felix for the video, it was very interesting to me. Off to the pharmacy tomorrow morning to buy a needle and lubricate more than 60 Victorinox and Wenger knives. 😅 I have a couple of bottles of the Victorinox oil, it's a good one despite the price.
Я свои складные ножи, в т.ч. и Викториноксы, уже много лет смазываю касторовым маслом, наношу его тоже шприцем. Удобно, не дорого, не токсично, не полимеризуется и вполне хорошо смазывает!
Hallo Felix, danke Dir. Super Tip. Wenn Du nicht in die letzte Ritze musst kannst Du Öl auch in Flaschen mit Pipetten füllen. Das kann man auch gut dosieren aber natürlich eher an Oberflächen und Stellen wo man gut hinkommt. VG Eric.
Hellooooo Felix! So Amazon sells unsharpened needles with syringes for filling printer cartridges and stuff. Those would probably be better, both for applying it, and safer around the house. Good idea for lots of things though.
The Böker oil pen is phenomenal! That's my go-to..but I also use medium viscosity reel oils, sewing machine oils, KPL dry lube, nano oil, Victorinox oil.. Ballistol is good, but I have developed such an aversion to the smell that I can't stand it anymore 😅 My most used oils are the Böker oil and Opinel maintenance oil (which is also food safe). I also use a syringe for the Opinel oil.. with a precision glue applicator for super accurate application. ..also, less is more when it comes to knife lubrication!
@@FelixImmler To be honest..I don't. It's very expensive and doesn't lubricate any better than the other oils. I use it because I bought it 🤦🏻 Of all the oils that's the one I would call "snake oil". The KPL is also very expensive, the "Dry Lube"..but that one is actually very good for open and exposed knives..it doesn't attract lint and dirt like other oils, so the price is more justified.
You can get a very large container of mineral oil and put it in the small containers with the needle point applicator. It is also food safe. I use the more expensive oil made for knives on just the pivot washers then the cheaper mineral oil everywhere else.
Hallo Felix! This is one of the reasons I always kept the seringes used for the animals, I have a nicely loaded box with all sizes! There are very little ones, a third or even quarter of the smallest you got there, wich can carry enough drops to take with you on a trip. You can ask the vet next time if you let your dog vaccinate. Schone grusse aus Holland 😊
Great info Felix! In some places, hypodermic needles aren't easily available (or are illegal to have without a medical authorization). Syringe tips that are um-sharpened or made of soft plastic, called "dispensing tips," are also available.
Seem to be a big headache for you to oil your knife. My favorite way to do that for years: Open all tools from the knife, put my knife under the water and wash it, dry the knife, put my index finger to the rapeseed oil bottle, put some drops into the axis of tools, open and close tools few time, take the exceed of oil with a towel.
Hello. I am a fan of Ballistol myself. I use it on my Swiza knife and my K11, K31 and StG57. A very good all purpose oil. Cheers from Fribourg! Have a nice day.
Ja, lieber Felix, der alte Trick mit der Spritze funktioniert einwandfrei!👍 Ich verwende gerne Knochenöl, da es harz- und säurefrei und außerdem sehr günstig ist. LG aus Oberösterreich in die schöne Schweiz!
Hi Felix, Thanks for this lubrication tutorial. I use dosing needles with a blunt tip for disposable syringes. The sharp needles are too dangerous for me and my shaking hands.
Danke Felix! genau so mach ich es - Spezial Hack: es gibt auch stumpfe Nadeln, damit kann man den Tropfen dann noch genauer platzieren und eine Nadelstichverletzung ausschliessen! :) lg aus Graz
For my SAK's and other knives, for many, many years, I have been using food grade mineral oil for cutting boards or mineral oil from the pharmacy and have had no issues with it. It has yet to get sticky; stays as oily as the day I applied it. It is cheap too. As for applying the oil on my knives and other tiny spaces, I have been using syringes with blunt tip needles. I also use the CA glue micro tip kits with bottles and trim them to length as needed. Both of these application items can be found on Amazon. The last time I purchased them, I got a CA glue application set with 320 tips and 10 bottles. As for the syringes, I got a kit with 30 syringes of various sizes from 1ml to 20ml and needles ranging from 14ga to 25ga. These applicators come in handy for a lot more than just knives.
Danke Felix. Ich benutze nur das Moringa-Öl. Das ist auch rein pflanzlich und ein extrem stabiles Öl. Das beste Moringa-Öl bekomme ich von moringa garden teneriffa. Dieses Öl benutze ich auch regelmässig als Sonnenschutz anstelle Creme und zum kochen oder im Salat schmeckt es hervorragend.
Höchst interessantes Video. Sehr gut. Übersprühen ist immer ein Problem, deswegen verschwende ich viel Öl. Ballistol ist ein beliebter Lubrikant mit mir. Manchmal benutze ich Remington Öl ( REM Lube ), aus einer kleinen Flasche. Wiederum zu viel verschwendet. Der Rat mit der Spritze ist sehr gut, und den werde ich auch benutzen. Vielen Dank, Herr Immler. Wie üblich, freue ich mich sehr auf ihre Videos. Alles Gute!
You CAN fill in whatever oil you want in the Böker oil pen. Just unscrew and refill it. Thats what I did. It's a perfect combination with pure, cold filtered Camelia oil that was available at Amazon. (500ml for ca. 18 bucks).
Some of my oil bottles have application tips, but I always make a big mess anyway. Thanks Felix. I'll look for the Camellia Oil. Sound likes something to use of a samurai sword!
Thank you, Felix! I needed this info, as I have never oiled my Huntsman and was wondering which oil to use. And, believe it or not, I was thinking of using a syringe, as I have many small ones left from my kid's Panadol syrups :)
Hallo Felix das mit den Spritzen mach ich schon seit Jahren so. Ich öle meine Messer mit 5W30 Auto Motorenöl 😂 ist noch günstiger und ich bin mit de Schmierleistung zufrieden. Und noch ein Tipp die Ölspritze eignet sich hervorragend um quitschende Tür/Fensterscharnieren und Schlösser zu ölen. Einfach die Nadel ins Schlüsselloch stecken 2-3 Tropfen reinjassen und Schlüssel ein paar mal umdrehen und rein und raus stecken. LG aus Egerkingen SO ❤❤❤
In the Rekrutenschule (Basictraining of swiss army for those outside the civilised world ;) we had to use the "Automatenfett" (gun grease) to lubricate the "Persönliche Sackmesser". Every week due to that stuff went dry when in contact with dirt. I then switched to Ballistol Waffenöl, applied with a pencil, due to it stays where you apply it... Heard you can use oliveoil for lubricating the SAK, too; think i gonna try it this summer due to Ballistol shall have a negative effect on the brass part..?! (IF we get a summer, that is; don't like taking my SAK for swimming ;)
@@FelixImmler ach so... naja ich versuch trotzdem mal olivenöl, das hab ich eh immer im haus und kostet irgendwie weniger als bsp. universal/waffenöl (naja knapp, der preisunterschied war mal grösser ;)
Maestro Felix I use Only the Victorinox multi tool oil on my SAK's, at a pinch it is even suitable on the internal working parts of pistols but not for the barrel or feed ramp.
I've been using Diawa Reel Oil for a number of years now. It has an applicator tip similar to a needle, just not sharp. Some areas have laws controlling the purchase of medical syringes and needles so this Diawa set up may be a better choice if you are in such an area.
As always an awesome video! But let me add something you might be not aware of. There exists a more toolbox like similar solution. I know it as "Geizhals Tropfenöler", you also will find it on Wikipedia as "Punktöler". Still available in aluminium and and even stainless steel. My one-stop solution were oil is needed, not only folding knifes. :-)
I fill fountain pens with ink. For this I purchased syringes that have the needle that is not pointed. They are cheaper and work the same for hobby uses.
You can get blunt needles for a syringe. They are better for oiling. You can't damange an o-ring with a sharp tip. You find them under "luer lock" needle that is normaly the kind of taper on syringes. I don't like syringes for oiling I use squeze bottles with needles. I buy ten small needle bootles 30ml for vape fluid. Some have fixed needles other use luer lock
Good class. Needed. Thank you. Boy Scouts: I was a Cub Scout starting in 1961. Boy Scouts in 1965. Senior and Explorer Scouts in 1969. Adult Leadership from 1971 to 1983. To this day, I have friends all over the World I met and camped with through Scouting. One of the most prized gifts you can ever give to a Scout is a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. With a wood saw, of course. I give Victorinox Swiss Army Knives as gifts.
Your comment makes me happy!!
As an Eagle scout, I 100% agree the Victorinox Swiss Army knife with the saw was almost Magical, in what it could do. I taught wilderness survival merit badge, for over night survival a couple of kids would just bring their SAK , (Kept an eye on them JIC) but the overnight survival shelters they made with just a knife would've made Daniel Boone proud . One was so good I used it as an example of what you can do to survive with minimum tools.
Not in the UK, I don't think. Here people will think you're crazy for giving kids knives.
@CristiNeagu knives? We give them guns! Trained in responsible use. America, unlike the United Kingdom, is a big place under the Federalist system of fifty "countris." You don't need a knife to slice someone to death, anyway. Illegal Mexican gang members sliced one man to death with broken glass bottles! I personally give knives of various kinds, highest quality, as gifts. And firearms as gifts. All within the law. I am in a conservative area of my state and country, mostly rural. Most families intact with both parents. A lot of former military. What you see in the news is mostly propaganda quality disinformation. Not only was I an advanced trauma paramedic for over 32 years, but I was also trained as a SWAT medic. I knew and know what went on. I remember junior and senior high students bringing firearms to school, keeping them loaded in their lockers so they could hunt after school. Years ago. You need to get out more often.
@@DavidBenner-cy4zl You know, there's a reason why I said "people will think you're crazy for giving kids knives" instead of "I think you're crazy if you give kids knives"...
15 years of experience can create a very significant amount of scientific data. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks a lot for your kind comment!
It's great to see you again Felix. Thanks for your input as always. I'm still using Singer sewing machine oil after all these years.
This is for sure a good choice!
I use this method also. One slight difference I do is to not attach the needle until after you have filled it. It just makes it easier to pull the plunger back on the syringe.
Super hint...thank you!
You also don't waste any oil clearing the air bubble.
My wife has a diabetic dog and so we have small syringes.
Personally I favor Jaymor's oil which is food safe and yet so effective that railroad companies use it for the track switch plates and purchase it in 55 gallon drums.
A major advantage of Jaymor's is that it eliminates any galling issues with aluminum, and given that the spacers in out knives are aluminum, that is helpful. Jaymor's is also beneficial for leather and rubber parts and sheaths.
@@grantdavis5992 Do you mean that one product is fine for protecting leather wood and lubrication ?
I seldomly have a syringe on hand. But oil and a small office clip wire or toothpick make for an excellent watchmakers oiler.
Dip the wire into the oil, take out and place that small drop on the end wherever you want. Very precise and basically doable anywhere there is oil to be had.
Thanks a lot for your valuable hint!
Very well explained, as always - and the syringe fits very well in your hands, thanks a lot, Dr. Felix!
Just to say it because it fits to the syringe: using a syringe and a fine needle is not only the perfect solution for oiling knives and other metal things but also a great way to apply superglue (Sekundenkleber, cyanacrylate).
Wouldn't suggest to apply that stuff to your knives, of course, but whereever else you might need it ...
Take care and enjoy life, dear Felix, and best regards, Robert
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Yes... my next Video will call " How to make a Fixed Blade from a Folder" 🤣😂
@@FelixImmler 🤣😂🤣😂
MD here. While attaching the needle to the syringe, give it a half turn before removing its cover. You' ll need pliers to remove it afterwards, no way it disconnects by accident and spill oil everywhere. Thank you very much for this very informative video.
What an excellent tip! I really do like that syringe idea!
Thank you my friend! See you soon!
You were right, this is a game changing idea, i am very impressed.
The content and the way you tell are both wonderful.
You really do the work slightly better than perfect. 😃 Thanks man.
Thanks for this wonderful compliment!
Greetings from Brazil, Mr. Felix. Excellent video. I've been following your channel for about 6 months and I'm really enjoying it... Congratulations.
Thanks you for this compliment!
I use camellia oil on all my knives .10 mm lasts for a long time .God bless you and your family. Lee
Love Ballistol. I have been using it on my firearms and knifes for over 20 years. Never had any problems. Just have the discipline to clean your tools every month at least or after every firing or use. Especially if you are dealing with moving parts like on firearms or moving joints like folding knifes.
Thank you very much for this sharing.
Personally, I was very fearful by the idea to use an oil not good to be ingested, so I always used alimental oil, like sunflower one.
But sunflower oil becomes sticky after days. It's not good for th lubrification.
But recently I discovered that traditional watchmakers used almond oil.
So now I use it for my folding knives. And it is not too expensive, and it seems that it works correctly.
Thanks for this super interesting feedback!
You can use any natural saturated fats. Lard (very much used historically), coconutbutter, cocoabutter, palm, even dehydrated butteroil will do (beware of other contents in it).
Almonds are monounsaturated mostly so they will dry at some point, I do not know if watchmakers used the raw variety as it would clog or something more refined.
Interesting comparison video on primarily European oils. I've maintained both blades and firearms for over six decades. Have easily tested/used/rejected over 75 various products over these years. My top three I use and recommend are as follows:
#3. Balistol
#2. Clenzoil
#1. Eagle Tears
Many of my knives are carbon steel, and I have only two stainless steel firearms, everything else is blued steel. Eagle Tears products are food grade, natural oils, and safe on skin. However, it's ability to lubricate, preserve steel, and do it safely gets my vote. Where I live, the average humidity is 65%. And I've seen zero rust ever.
Well, that's my two cents worth on oils.
Thanks for letting me ramble....
Thank you so much for this super interesting comment!!!
@@FelixImmler Thank you sir. I am a big fan of your personal knowledge and experience with knives, and the extensive uses you demonstrate. I never miss a video. 👍
Hallo Felix,
danke, dass du deine Erfahrugen mit uns teilst! Ich nutzte seit Jahren Balistol und schon sehr lane mit der Technik, die du uns gezeigt hast. Die Methode mit den Spritzen und Kanülen ist perfekt, nicht nur für Messer.
VG
Arno
Danke Arno...cool, dass Du das auch so machst!
Priceless tips and tricks, you never disappoint Felix, 👏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you very much!
I’m pretty good at coming up with less conventional ways of doing various things, but I never thought of using a syringe to apply oil! This is a game changer. Thanks, Felix.
Thanks a lot for your compliment!
G'day Felix. Thank you for a great video. In regards to your syringe trick, you can buy blunt needles called a Drawing Up needle, which are much safer. Alternatively, you can buy small (around 30ml) soft plastic bottles with a blunt needle applicator at most art and craft stores. I have been using these for years when cleaning and lubricating fishing reels. Thanks.
Great practical ideas and advice from Felix, as usual. Thank you Felix!!!
Thanks a lot for watching!
Thank you for the great tip on oiling knives!
Thanks a lot for watching my video!
Very good idea Felix!
Thank you again for such informative videos!
Hope all is well with you and your family.
God bless
Thank you very much!!
I've done the syringe method for years,, I like to rub the tip of the needle a good few times on wet and dry paper, to remove the very sharp point,, it still works as good, and is much safer,, 😊
Super!! Thanks a lot for your tip!
Just get blunt tip needles.
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Thank you!
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Thanks a lot for your comment!
Good tips, Felix...thanks!😊 I also like the use of the toothpick as an applicator....The syringes can be used to fill up some fountain pens as well...
Thanks for your feedback!
@@FelixImmler you are most welcome!
Very clever. Thanks for sharing your experiences, Felix.
Very educational and done in humanly relatable and friendly, optimistic and warm manner. Many thanks. 👍👏🎉👍👍👍
I use nano oil.
From the website:
These lubricants contain microscopic particles that act as ball bearings.
These ‘Nano Bearings’ are only 0.090 micron in size. Because of this, Nano-Oil does not only lubricate well on day 1, it will continue to lubricate even after it has dried. An advantage is that when it has dried it won’t attract any dust. Great when you are carrying a pocket knife in your pocket on a daily basis. Nano-Oil has been used for many years for many different industrial purposes. From lubricating ball bearings in factories to keeping pistons in diesel engines running. Engineers have already called Nano-Oil WD40 on steroids
Thanks for the tip!
Wonderful information thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
If you like a spray type oil but want it as a liquid, place the nozzle in a container covered with plastic wrap. Spray out a quantity then you can put it in a syringe or dropper-bottle. I honestly don't have a favorite knife oil and I use whatever I have on hand. It all seems to work OK in preventing the direct metal-against-metal contact you need to avoid. And if renewed as needed it will all keep rust away.
Thanks a lot for your interesting comment!
Thank you very much for the Video! Nice impressions. I use an empty spray can that contained nasal spray and fill it up with balistol oil. Yes, it is not as precise as your idea, but it doesn't need any preparation, I can take it anywhere and it is very cheap, as I use the big bottle balistol I have in the house anyways.
Super Idee! Danke!
Camelia oil is around for hundreds of years, but the Japanese mostly use fixed blade knives - I'm not sure, how well it works on folding knives. I tried it and so far I have no complaints.
Use it on wooden handles and chopping boards as well.
The syringe trick is very useful - for safety you should grind a steeper angle and rounded edges to the tip.
BTW: if a spray oil is your favorite, you can use the syringe too - just spray some oil into a small container and suck it up.
My special trick: if you want to apply only a tiny droplet, place the tip on the designated spot while holding the syringe at the 'pusher', then DO NOT PUSH, just cover the syringe body with your fingers and the oil will expand from the warmth
Thanks a lot for this super interesting comment!
Another great video! Hoppes used to sell a small oil bottle with needle applicator. A few things to note when using medical syringes. First, be safe, of course don’t use needles someone has used before with blood. Don’t try to put caps on needles as you can stick yourself. Dispose of them in a thick plastic jug like a detergent bottle, and label it “sharps.” Needles come in different gauges with smaller or larger openings, so be aware of that.
Thanks a lot for your tips!
Great tips Felix. Thank you for sharing it with us.
JT
Kentucky (USA)
Thanks a lot for watching!
Very good.
Love a tip that works and saves money too 😊
Thank you for such great and valuable videos; you've helped me enjoy a lot more my new "rabbit's hole", getting into collecting/using the venerable swiss army knife. I use a similar method, in which I adapted a No. 18 blunt needle, to an empty eye lubricant bottle to the same effect! Thanks!
Hello, Felix!
Great video on lubricant options & applications for folding knives.
The Victorinox Multi-Tool Oil is my go-to choice (for all the qualities you stated). I also like its low-profile - allowing it to fit a small kit pouch; and its applicator is quite good.
For other oils that are bottled... I can see where the medical syringe can be a handy and more precise tool to apply the oil to the knife folders and multi-tools.
For those who do not want to use a needled syringe... perhaps a lab pipette would be an option to consider.
There are lab pipettes that are made of flexible plastic for use with oils and liquids applications (e.g, soap making, essential oils, etc.). Most have graduated markings and can be used for precise application. There are a variety of gauges (based on user needs), and most can be cleaned and reused.
Plastic pipettes are also inexpensive, portable, and can easily fit into a small maintenance kit for on-the-go adventures.
Happy Trails!
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Thanks a lot for your super interesting comment!
@FelixImmler
Thank you for your excellent channel & content.
Cheers! 🍻
I also do it so. Used rapeseed oil or linseed oil. It's really good way.
You have given me something to think about, I already have Victorinox Multi-Tool Oil but when it runs out I know a good option now. 😁
Muy buenas amigo mío 😉 un vídeo interesante y muy bien explicado como siempre 👌 habrá que tomar nota 😎 saludos 🇪🇦
Gracias!
Great video I like the syringe idea. I have been using cutting board oil it is a thin food safe mineral oil that does not dry out. I refill W-D 40 pens with it.
Thanks for your input as always!
Thanks a lot for your positive feedback!
Awesome! thank you Felix. I keep thinking of other uses I can use this to oil. You should be Professor Felix.
Thanks for your compliment!
I use the same "trick" because I work with syringes and needles everyday. But recently i switched to blunt needles, 21 and 19 gauge. I strongly reccomend them if you don't like injecting stuff into your skin. And it will happen at some point...
Also i use a silikon oil most of the time
Thanks a lot for your tips!
@@FelixImmler haha you're welcome. You're doing alot for the knife people on this platform.
Thank you and Liebe Grüße,
Fabian
I appreciate your efforts for the knife community, but I won't always repeat everything after someone. I have three types of Finish line bicycle grease - ceramic, Teflon, synthetic. There are also several types of other technical lubricants - synthetic, Teflon, silicone. I have a spray for degreasing brake discs, which I use to wash the knife bearings, and dust spray. I use synthetics for the liner-lock and bearings, and to protect against moisture, I wipe some parts with silicone spray. I haven't watched your SAK cleaning video yet, but if I ever need to clean a Victorinox SAK, I'll use my wife's ultrasonic cleaner.
Excellent, Felix. I love the syringe idea but I'd recommend a blunt-tipped syringe rather than a sharp one.
Thanks for your tip!
A blunt tip can be had with a few seconds work using a fine file. I do that to any syringe needles around the house/workbench.
Use water in the syringe and keep positive pressure on the plunger while you file to prevent shavings from getting into the cannula.
If you can, take the needle off of the syringe to fill it.
20 G is pretty small for a viscous oil, but penetrating oils are fairly thin. I have larger bore needles for glue and other thicker liquids.
Syringes make great applicators for fine work and very small spaces.
btw: Nice lesson, Felix. Happy Father's Day.
Thank you Felix for the video, it was very interesting to me. Off to the pharmacy tomorrow morning to buy a needle and lubricate more than 60 Victorinox and Wenger knives. 😅 I have a couple of bottles of the Victorinox oil, it's a good one despite the price.
Я свои складные ножи, в т.ч. и Викториноксы, уже много лет смазываю касторовым маслом, наношу его тоже шприцем. Удобно, не дорого, не токсично, не полимеризуется и вполне хорошо смазывает!
Спасибо за совет!
Hallo Felix,
danke Dir. Super Tip.
Wenn Du nicht in die letzte Ritze musst kannst Du Öl auch in Flaschen mit Pipetten füllen. Das kann man auch gut dosieren aber natürlich eher an Oberflächen und Stellen wo man gut hinkommt.
VG Eric.
Danke für den tollen Tip!
Great video. I like the Japanese oil too.
Thanks a lot for your comment!
Hellooooo Felix! So Amazon sells unsharpened needles with syringes for filling printer cartridges and stuff. Those would probably be better, both for applying it, and safer around the house. Good idea for lots of things though.
Thanks a lot for this valuable tip!
Thanks Felix! Hope you're well :)
I feel very good thank you!
Great tips, it never occurred to me to use a syringe to apply oil. I'm gonna give that a try.
Thank you!
The Böker oil pen is phenomenal! That's my go-to..but I also use medium viscosity reel oils, sewing machine oils, KPL dry lube, nano oil, Victorinox oil..
Ballistol is good, but I have developed such an aversion to the smell that I can't stand it anymore 😅
My most used oils are the Böker oil and Opinel maintenance oil (which is also food safe).
I also use a syringe for the Opinel oil.. with a precision glue applicator for super accurate application.
..also, less is more when it comes to knife lubrication!
Thanks a lot for your super interesting feedback! I which case do you need the nano oil?
@@FelixImmler To be honest..I don't. It's very expensive and doesn't lubricate any better than the other oils. I use it because I bought it 🤦🏻 Of all the oils that's the one I would call "snake oil". The KPL is also very expensive, the "Dry Lube"..but that one is actually very good for open and exposed knives..it doesn't attract lint and dirt like other oils, so the price is more justified.
Thanks Felix, you can lubricate anything this way
You are right...
You can get a very large container of mineral oil and put it in the small containers with the needle point applicator. It is also food safe. I use the more expensive oil made for knives on just the pivot washers then the cheaper mineral oil everywhere else.
Thanks a lot for your hint!
Hallo Felix! This is one of the reasons I always kept the seringes used for the animals, I have a nicely loaded box with all sizes! There are very little ones, a third or even quarter of the smallest you got there, wich can carry enough drops to take with you on a trip. You can ask the vet next time if you let your dog vaccinate. Schone grusse aus Holland 😊
Thanks a lot for your interesting comment!
Butter ! Works great and eadable !!
Thank you!
Butter - the secret of life! 😂
Unsalted I hope
Solo utilizo vaselina! Un saludo!🇦🇷
nada de malo con eso!
Great info Felix!
In some places, hypodermic needles aren't easily available (or are illegal to have without a medical authorization). Syringe tips that are um-sharpened or made of soft plastic, called "dispensing tips," are also available.
Thanks a lot for your infos!
Great information, Felix!
Thank you!
Great work as always my friend!
Thank you so much!
@@FelixImmler indeed!
Hi Felix. Danke noch einmal - das war ja super - so ein sueper Idee. Bleib gesund. LG. Nigel
Vielen dank lieber Nigel!
Thanks For Sharing Your Olis & Tips Alex, Much Enjoyed This Friend ! ATB T God Bless
Habe einiges über Öle gelernt. Gutes Video!
Dankeschön!
Seem to be a big headache for you to oil your knife. My favorite way to do that for years: Open all tools from the knife, put my knife under the water and wash it, dry the knife, put my index finger to the rapeseed oil bottle, put some drops into the axis of tools, open and close tools few time, take the exceed of oil with a towel.
Absolutly right. There are many methods how to catch the big trout 🤣
I also do it so. Used rapeseed oil or linseed oil. It's really good way.

Hello. I am a fan of Ballistol myself. I use it on my Swiza knife and my K11, K31 and StG57. A very good all purpose oil.
Cheers from Fribourg! Have a nice day.
Thanks a lot an greetings to Fribourg!
Ja, lieber Felix, der alte Trick mit der Spritze funktioniert einwandfrei!👍 Ich verwende gerne Knochenöl, da es harz- und säurefrei und außerdem sehr günstig ist.
LG aus Oberösterreich in die schöne Schweiz!
Knochenöl... noch nie gehört...aber danke für den Tip!
@@FelixImmler die meisten "Fahrad- und Nähmaschinenöle" sind Knochenöle!😉
Great idea Felix! I use a refillable precision oiler pen, but that syringe looks like it has an even narrower tip and might be better still.
Thank you for your interesting comment!
Hi Felix,
Thanks for this lubrication tutorial.
I use dosing needles with a blunt tip for disposable syringes.
The sharp needles are too dangerous for me and my shaking hands.
Thanky for yout tip. i didn't know that blunt tips are avalable...
I use parafin oil from pharmacy.
Cost 1€/40ml.
Hi from Romania!🙋🇷🇴
Thanks for your tip!!
Danke Felix! genau so mach ich es -
Spezial Hack: es gibt auch stumpfe Nadeln, damit kann man den Tropfen dann noch genauer platzieren und eine Nadelstichverletzung ausschliessen! :) lg aus Graz
Guter Tipp!
Super Trick und so einfach und kostengünstig.
Vielen Dank!!
Super Tip! Danke 😊 ich restauriere Taschenmesser, Messer etc. Die andere aufgegeben haben. Die Spritze werde ich mir besorgen.
Danke für das tolle Feedback!
Hi Felix, there are also syringes with blunt tip needles. I prefer these for greasing because it is less likely to injure yourself with them.
Thanks a lot for your hint!
For my SAK's and other knives, for many, many years, I have been using food grade mineral oil for cutting boards or mineral oil from the pharmacy and have had no issues with it. It has yet to get sticky; stays as oily as the day I applied it. It is cheap too. As for applying the oil on my knives and other tiny spaces, I have been using syringes with blunt tip needles. I also use the CA glue micro tip kits with bottles and trim them to length as needed.
Both of these application items can be found on Amazon. The last time I purchased them, I got a CA glue application set with 320 tips and 10 bottles. As for the syringes, I got a kit with 30 syringes of various sizes from 1ml to 20ml and needles ranging from 14ga to 25ga.
These applicators come in handy for a lot more than just knives.
Thank you very much for your tips!
👋🔥✌ Hello, Felix. Thank you very much 👍!!!
Thanks a lot for watching!
You should check out knife pivot lube (kpl) or gunny glide, both are formulated for knives and come in needle applicator bottles.
Thank you very much for this hints!!
Danke Felix. Ich benutze nur das Moringa-Öl. Das ist auch rein pflanzlich und ein extrem stabiles Öl. Das beste Moringa-Öl bekomme ich von moringa garden teneriffa. Dieses Öl benutze ich auch regelmässig als Sonnenschutz anstelle Creme und zum kochen oder im Salat schmeckt es hervorragend.
Hallo Johannes. Danke für den interessanten Tipp!
Welcome back, Felix!🎉❤
Sewing Machines oil is ok?
Höchst interessantes Video. Sehr gut. Übersprühen ist immer ein Problem, deswegen verschwende ich viel Öl. Ballistol ist ein beliebter Lubrikant mit mir. Manchmal benutze ich Remington Öl ( REM Lube ), aus einer kleinen Flasche. Wiederum zu viel verschwendet. Der Rat mit der Spritze ist sehr gut, und den werde ich auch benutzen. Vielen Dank, Herr Immler. Wie üblich, freue ich mich sehr auf ihre Videos. Alles Gute!
Danke fürs tolle Feedback!
You CAN fill in whatever oil you want in the Böker oil pen. Just unscrew and refill it. Thats what I did. It's a perfect combination with pure, cold filtered Camelia oil that was available at Amazon. (500ml for ca. 18 bucks).
Thank you so much for your interesting comment. I didn't know that
Some of my oil bottles have application tips, but I always make a big mess anyway. Thanks Felix.
I'll look for the Camellia Oil. Sound likes something to use of a samurai sword!
Thank you, Felix! I needed this info, as I have never oiled my Huntsman and was wondering which oil to use. And, believe it or not, I was thinking of using a syringe, as I have many small ones left from my kid's Panadol syrups :)
Very good idea! :-D
I use precision mechanics oil and it works well.😊
Super...thank you!
Hallo Felix das mit den Spritzen mach ich schon seit Jahren so.
Ich öle meine Messer mit 5W30 Auto Motorenöl 😂 ist noch günstiger und ich bin mit de Schmierleistung zufrieden. Und noch ein Tipp die Ölspritze eignet sich hervorragend um quitschende Tür/Fensterscharnieren und Schlösser zu ölen. Einfach die Nadel ins Schlüsselloch stecken 2-3 Tropfen reinjassen und Schlüssel ein paar mal umdrehen und rein und raus stecken. LG aus Egerkingen SO ❤❤❤
In the Rekrutenschule (Basictraining of swiss army for those outside the civilised world ;) we had to use the "Automatenfett" (gun grease) to lubricate the "Persönliche Sackmesser". Every week due to that stuff went dry when in contact with dirt. I then switched to Ballistol Waffenöl, applied with a pencil, due to it stays where you apply it... Heard you can use oliveoil for lubricating the SAK, too; think i gonna try it this summer due to Ballistol shall have a negative effect on the brass part..?! (IF we get a summer, that is; don't like taking my SAK for swimming ;)
Ballistol greift das Messing nur an, wenn Du es mehrere Tage darin badest...
@@FelixImmler ach so... naja ich versuch trotzdem mal olivenöl, das hab ich eh immer im haus und kostet irgendwie weniger als bsp. universal/waffenöl (naja knapp, der preisunterschied war mal grösser ;)
Maestro Felix I use Only the Victorinox multi tool oil on my SAK's, at a pinch it is even suitable on the internal working parts of pistols but not for the barrel or feed ramp.
Thanks a lot for your feedback!
@@FelixImmler YW and happy Saturday
Cool video thanks for the info
Thanks for watching!
Great video, buddy! Cheers!
Thank you!
I've been using Diawa Reel Oil for a number of years now. It has an applicator tip similar to a needle, just not sharp. Some areas have laws controlling the purchase of medical syringes and needles so this Diawa set up may be a better choice if you are in such an area.
Grazie Felix.
Bella Italia!
As always an awesome video! But let me add something you might be not aware of. There exists a more toolbox like similar solution. I know it as "Geizhals Tropfenöler", you also will find it on Wikipedia as "Punktöler". Still available in aluminium and and even stainless steel. My one-stop solution were oil is needed, not only folding knifes. :-)
Good video Felix , thanks for sharing YAH bless !
Thanks a lot for watching!
I use molybdenun disulfide powder. I put it in a squirt bottle with a needle applicator and spray some mist into the joints.
Wowww, i never heard from this option before... sounds interesting
Since it is a dry lubricant, it doesn't trap dust and other dirt as much as oil does.
Lubricant always helps to overcome difficulties in friction)))
just like in real life 😂😂😂
I fill fountain pens with ink. For this I purchased syringes that have the needle that is not pointed. They are cheaper and work the same for hobby uses.
Thanks for your comment!
I prefer olive oil it is better for health and it smells better ... ^^
Nothing wrong with that!
But will go rancid faster than the oils he showed.
You can get blunt needles for a syringe. They are better for oiling. You can't damange an o-ring with a sharp tip. You find them under "luer lock" needle that is normaly the kind of taper on syringes. I don't like syringes for oiling I use squeze bottles with needles. I buy ten small needle bootles 30ml for vape fluid. Some have fixed needles other use luer lock
Thanks for your tip!