Ballistol One Gallon Can (Germany)
Ballistol, the Original CLP, offers a biodegradable and environmentally-friendly solution for cleaning, lubricating, and preserving knives and firearms. This versatile product is not only safe for our air and water, but also for our skin. Its non-toxic formula can be used on a variety of materials, from metal and wood to leather and rubber, making it a must-have for any tool or equipment collection. Plus, its powerful penetrating oil properties make it effective for loosening nuts and bolts and even as a cutting or boring oil. Trust the expertise of Ballistol for all your maintenance needs.
One of the most astonishing features of Ballistol is its versatility. There are other products on the market, but none have the same wide range of applications and capabilities as Ballistol.
At the turn of the 20th century, the German Imperial Army began looking for a multipurpose oil that could be used to clean and maintain the metallic parts of a rifle, while also protecting its wooden stock and a soldier's leather gear. To develop this oil, the Army contracted with Friedrich Klever and his son Dr. Helmut Klever, a professor of chemistry at the Technical University of Karlsruhe. In 1904, Dr. Helmut Klever succeeded in producing the special compound, which he named "Ballistol" (from the words "ballistic" and "oleum", the Latin word for "oil"). It soon became obvious that this new "ballistic oil" had truly amazing capabilities, and in 1905 the Imperial Army tested and adopted Ballistol, which stayed in use until 1945. By then, however, word had spread and within a decade, hunters, boaters, hikers, and outdoorsmen in Germany, Austria and Switzerland had converted to using this new "miracle oil."
- Biodegradable; won't harm the environment
- Perfect for lubricating and protecting firearms and just about anything else
- Preserves and protects metal, wood, leather and plastics
- Slightly alkaline in nature; neutralizes the effect of sweat and skin oils
- Perfect for lubricating and protecting knives, firearms and just about anything else
- Preserves and protects metal, wood, leather and plastics
- Slightly alkaline in nature; neutralizes the effect of sweat and skin oils