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Protecting Ka-bar Knives against rusting
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:03 pm
by maverick786us
I recently got 2 Ka-bar knives from ebay. These knives are made up of Carbon Steel so it will easily rust. In order to prevent rusting, oiling it is must. But I found Tuff-Cloth the best thing because it is clean and not greasy like oil. Where can i easily find Tuff-Cloth in india? what kind of shops?
Re: Protecting Ka-bar Knives from rusing
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:10 pm
by Rajat
Don't think it is available in India. The only place it was available at times was the "sell"section at IFG
Get this from Ebay too or apply a light coat of oil, wipe the excess off and store in plastic bags when not in use or during the high humidity season.
Re: Protecting Ka-bar Knives from rusing
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:23 pm
by rahul567
ballistol universal oil works the best or even the protective film spray if the storage period is high .Had some bad experience with WD 40
Re: Protecting Ka-bar Knives against rusting
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:02 pm
by Prabhath
maverick786us,
Surprised to hear that Ka-Bar knives rust easily. Have had a couple from the past 11 years and nothing has happened to them. Maintenance was very minimal. A good wipe every week with a clean and dry cloth was all I did. Totally agree with Rahul about the Ballistol oil.