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Food-Safe Rust Prevention & Knife Care Spray – Built for Blade Protection

KPL Knife Shield™ is a water-based, food-safe formula designed to clean, degrease, and protect knives and gear from corrosion. Unlike harsh solvents, this non-toxic spray creates a thin protective film that disrupts the chemical process of rust while leaving a haze-free shine. Trusted by professionals, it’s safe for all metal types and ideal for knives, tools, and cookware that see daily use.

"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"

— CHARLES, SRO FOUNDER & FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Advanced Rust Protection

Corrosion-suppressing molecules shift galvanic potentials to stop rust and patina before they start

Residue Remover

Instantly breaks down tape gunk, sticky adhesives, and grime without toxic chemicals

Degrease & Polish

Dissolves oils, leaves a clean, streak-free finish with no haze

Multi-Metal Safe

Works on steel, copper, brass, bronze, titanium, nickel silver, and designer laminates like timascus and mokume-gane

Vapor-Phase Defense

Creates a protective environment that guards entire collections in storage

100% Food-Safe

H1 certified ingredients, approved for commercial kitchens and food-contact surfaces

Safe alternative to acetone, gasoline, or flammable solvents

Protects EDC, kitchen, and outdoor blades from daily wear and exposure

Versatile formula for both cleaning and long-term protection

Trusted by collectors, chefs, and outdoorsmen alike

The numbers, flat and honest.

Volume 4ml
Formula Water-based, food-safe, non-toxic (H1 certified)
Application Spray bottle for direct use
Package Includes 1 × Bottle KPL Knife Shield™
⚠️ Proposition 65 Warning This product can expose you to chemicals including mineral oils, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more info, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .
⸻ The SRO Standard

WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.

We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.

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Curated

Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.

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Authenticated

Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.

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Supported

Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.

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American

HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.

KNIFE LUBRICANTS & MAINTENANCE

Built by an engineer who couldn't find a good knife oil. Now the gold standard for collectors and EDC.

Knife Pivot Lube (KPL) was started by an engineer and lubricant specialist who also happens to be a knife collector — and who, in his own words, "was disappointed by the other options on the market." So he built his own. KPL's synthetic formulations bring industrial-grade lubricant science to pocket knives: high film-strength, contaminant suspension, corrosion inhibitors, and wickability — at prices meant to keep premium maintenance accessible to every collector and EDC carrier.

  • Founded by an engineer and lubricant specialist
  • Synthetic lubricant base — high film-strength and lubricity
  • Contains corrosion inhibitors and wickability modifiers
  • Engineered specifically for knife pivots and maintenance
  • Premium science, kept accessibly priced

Answers, straight up.

Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.

Shopping with SRO
How long does shipping take?

Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.

What’s your return policy?

30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.

Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.

What can’t I return?

Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.

Do you ship outside the contiguous US?

Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.

My package arrived damaged — what now?

Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.

Can I talk to a human before buying?

Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.

Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?

Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.