Best Smelling Penetrating Oil?

This is why I'm subbed. So few KZheadrs are willing to expose themselves to carcinogens for my amusement.

Using April fools as an excuse to get wildly stoned on toxic solvent fumes on KZhead. This man is a genius... At least he used to be. I imagine he only has a few brain cells left after this.

This should be a performed by a panel of experts (AvE, This Old Tony, and Hand Tool Rescue) in an ice fishing cabin with a cooler of beer. Safety first!

Things learned: 1) KZhead does not forbid the huffing of chemicals on channel videos. 2) Mixing your penetrants can produce interesting results. 3) HTR likes to huff stuff! LOL

Well done, I’m not sure if Todd from “Project Farm” would have done it differently, (I would expect weight and temperature testing as well) I would like to nominate him as well as AvE, ToT, BigClive,HTR and VVG to the Northern Hemisphere Consortium for the tasting (I mean testing) of lubricants for the use in mechanical contrivances! Again well done!

While some may confuse this video with a joke, as it is April 1st. I assure you this is no laughing matter and this man is in fact serious. Nothing is more important than the smell of penetrating lube. Thank you for selfless service to bring forth such important information.

I'm disappointed that PB Blaster doesn't smell like peanut butter.

Be careful! I did this very same test. All my joints became loose and my body fell off!!?

I know the story of why the PL-100 smells like cured bacon. It began in 1985 with a man named Pierre Labouchère who wanted a distinctive Canadian flair to his penetrating oil formulation. He instructed his scientists to add the extract of virgin sap from 100 year old blue maple trees, which is a rare and relatively unknown species, only found in the most remote regions of Nunavut. The acidic nature of this extract makes it unsuitable for syrup production but is ideal for breaking down hydrated iron oxides and curing meats, particularly pork, hence your association of its smell with bacon. Because the addition of this versatile extract was so revolutionary in the industry, the marketing folks decided to commemorate Pierre's contributions by naming the product PL-100 and providing it in a blue can. Fascinating history. 🍻

Marvel Mystery Oil has always been my favorite. Still smells good when you torch something seized up but still just enough like cancer so you know you shouldn’t be huffing it.

If they made a WD 40 scented Axe Body Spray... I'd wear that all day long.

There are two answers, WD40 and wrong answers.

Eric, thank you for taking the time to record and share your comparisons of these uber useful products. As an aside, I was surprised to see your immaculately clean hands. As a dedicated follower of your channel (is that creepy?), it never occurred to me that you could leave your shop to wash up! Way to go.

one of the best smell test I've ever seen and certainly the best glass!

Kroll is the best. I've never had a penetration oil that removed nose hair as accurately

Starrett's M1 has vanilla scent added to its formula, it is very recognizable when you smell it and a bit confusing when you stop to eat after drenching your hands in it

Dude, this is hilarious. I hope you'll consider making more silly videos with the tools and machines in between the restoration videos.

This should be done in front of a rip-roaring fire in a woodstove. The final test to see is what colors these sprays create when shot directly into the fire.

Finally. I've been waiting patiently for exactly this. Thank you for finally answering the question that it seems nobody had time for.

Fluid film is more of an automotive under coating. I agree with everyone else, I like the Project Farm style take, good to hear more than just a word or two from you in a single video!

I hadn't thought of doing a test. But, two products that I don't mind the smell. I have used Hoppe's gun solvent as a penetrant when I was in a bind. It smells pretty good. Marvel Mystery Oil doesn't smell bad, either.

Thank you for validating my love of the smell of penetrating oil - I can't wait to inform my family that I'm not insane.

Ballistol was one you forgot to add to your smell test. G96 Gun Treatment has to be one of my favorites to use for its smell.

Best ProjectFarm video all year

This has been my 5-year-old daughter's absolute favorite video for the past few months. "Can we watch the silly guy again? I want the smelling video," she says. She cracks up, and I mean like hunched-over belly laughs, every time you combine the three oils at the end and exclaim, "Augh! I've done it!" I told her I thought it was great that out of all the videos on the internet, she chose this one as her favorite, and that she loves watching restoration videos so much. She asked, "Why? Why is restoration so important? Because it teaches us not to inhale dangerous chemicals like this?" (Her vocabulary, as you might be able to tell, is more advanced than your average 5-year-old.) I took the opportunity to explain a few reasons that it's good not to just toss something when it breaks and get a new one, and it created yet another teaching and bonding opportunity. We just started watching it, and when you asked, "Is smelling inhaling?" she responded, "Yes," at the same time you said it. Man, it makes me laugh and swell with pride.

This guy's the best. I can always count on a few good hearty laughs every time I watch one of his videos.

AMAZING! Thanks Eric@HTR. I love how most of the shots have your schnozz in it for the whiffing. LOVE IT. Good Recipe at the end.

😂 In one word: Epic! 😂👍🏻👊🏻 Enjoying your vids every single time! Greatings from Holland.

You are an international treasure. Please don't ever change 😂

This is the research we really need

I love that he says “poison” just like Krunk from The Emperors New Groove “The poison, poison for Kusco. Kusco’s poison”

Your 4/1 videos brighten my day!

It's probably gonna be HOPPE'S #9 POUR H'OMME 🙂

It is good to see someone appreciate these things as they are. The damn kids these days add weird energy potions and fruit bits to everything. I prefer WD40 in the morning and something a little headier in the afternoon. I save the PB Blast for when I want everyone to leave.

Have to agree on Kroil. I love the smell and it works extremely well, too!

WHY WAS I JUST THINKING OF LOOKING FOR THIS EXACT VIDEO YESTERDAY! You have manifested my thoughts, WITCH! I love watching your videos, never stop being you.

I thought this was a Project Farm at first. The thumbnail and the title had me going as their April Fool's entry.

Not specifically a penetrating oil, rather a weapon oil, but you absolutely have to have a sniff at "Ballistol". I absolutely love it!

I didn't know it beforehand, but I NEEDED this. Thank you.

I most certainly appreciate your other videos, but this was truly amazing! Kroil oil for me!

Quality content. I like to imagine every mug of brake cleaner went down the hatch.

This is the greatest😂 my dad always called PB Blaster “panther piss” growing up

Hello, how is everything? I'm from Brazil and I watch your videos every day, they're amazing. Do you recover tools as a hobby or to sell or at the request of customers?

Thanks for doing this! Now I can move on with my list of things to do in life! :)

This went all the way to a full blown "whisky-like" review. Just perfect! 😂

As a lifelong solvent and petroleum product huffer, this video appeals to me. Thank you.

Hard Hitting evaluation of real world questions! Always on the Quest for Answers 😂

O. M. G. This video was practically one hysterical one-liner after another! I haven’t laughed that much for ages 🤣 I hope you didn’t slay too many brain cells making this one lol

You should have mixed them all together and said, "I've done it! This is exactly how Jimmy Diresta smells!"

As someone who's still suffering a loss of smell after a dose of the C word. Thanks for this public service.

A video that we always wanted!

If another test is ever performed I suggest getting tri-flow (smells of oranges) personally my favorite and I’ve smelled 6 out of the 10 you tested, works amazing to boot

> I hope you learned something. I am certain that I did not. I also suspect that you did whatever the opposite of learning is.

I now need a video of smell-testing lubricating greases. I have a preference for termalene personally

Thank you very much. I now know which one to use under my armpits for that exquisite smell and unnecessary lubrication. Top job!

This video held double duty. Not only do we now know which penetrant has the best smell, but we're also closer to finding Randy Quaid. I had heard that he and his wife moved to Canada in 2010. This video confirms the rumors. "Clark, that's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year."

This is the shit I need!

I love working with Kroil mostly because of the smell. That stuff is amazing.

This video passes the smell test. Well done. Needed a good laugh.

Was there any doubt? WD-40 is one of the greatest fragrances in the know universe. It has to be deliberately made to smell so good.

This video might be a joke, but I'd gladly buy a penetration oil based on the fact that it smells better. I absolutely hate using PB Blaster because of the smell. No matter how careful you are when using penetrating oil you always get it all over your clothes and it always hits you in the face. The smell lingers on you all day.

2;21: THIS BLEW MY MIND IMMEDIATELY 🤣 love you Eric!

This is absolutely hilarious; but I appreciate your valuable assessment! -CY Castor

🍷😤🤨🤮 It's good. Very good.

Best tasting next!

This was interesting and fun as I have found I can identify many of these items by smell. Never smelled Kroil before.

Wd40 aroma always pulls me into deep memory total recall working on stuff with my dad when I was a kid.

This takes me back to grade school, but we didn’t call it smelling. The best penetration oil I have ever used is 50% acetone, 50% automatic transmission fluid. It has a delicate bouquet.

In the UK 'Knocker Loose' would require the fitment of a sports bra. 😄

I use that fluid film stuff on my '95 Chevy pickup frame- reeks like a barnyard full of goats for about 2 hours after, but one it settles down it's ok, works pretty darn good too.

This is a comparison that I did not expect, but which I needed. Unfortunately, apart from WD40, I will not get the other two specifics in Poland to feel the power of the mixture, but I still have WD40 to smell classic on a daily basis and on holidays. Thank you.

My Grampy always called penetrating oil: "Weasel Piss" -Very politically incorrect back in the day.

This cant be healthy

Great video and test. In the UK we have Plus Gas that smells and does the job very good so it's number 1 for me, second is Duck oil from Swarfega and third place goes to Double TT which smells bit like WD-40 but without that vanilla kind of scent replaced by a distinguished petrolly notes. The worst one is GT-85 with sickly sweet and headache giving smell. Also I'm surprised that you didn't try ACF-50 a Canadian product that has a very unique acetone like based of smell with a light purple colour.

Man you are a f*cking genius! This is one of the best videos i have seen on youtube! This is killing me! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Don't know where you come up with this stuff, but keep it up. Thoroughly enjoy all your vids, all the best and Thanks!!

this was the start to my Friday i needed

Defiantly one of the better vids I've seen TODAY

Nothing beats nitro solvent when it comes to smell. Very delicate sweet smell with a hint of autumn fruits.

Well done, I was wondering what you would do for April Fools Day. I was not disappointed.

Extra points for the Marty Moose (eggnog) snifter! Them things ain't cheap! It does lend an air of class to this channel! very befitting.

I appreciate the scent test. But it only goes so far. After sniffing a wine, one always proceeds with a taste test. And since I like to cook with wine, I would even try these penetrants to saute some asparagus or mushrooms. Ah, the thought makes me salivate and causes my taste buds to tingle. So, what do you say? Could you do a follow-up? Perhaps prepare a vinegarette for a rusty tool salad? (Great stuff Hand-Tools! Your channel is the BEST!)

This was, without a doubt, the best penetrating oil smell test video, I've ever seen.

ROFLMAO! I love your way of thinking, totally brilliant.

Oh i didn't knew i needed this so much, i live in Mexico and not all those brands get here but it's nice to know how to create the best smell possible.

This might be the most serious video you’ve ever made. Groundbreaking stuff!!

This was deffinitly the highest quality 1 April video i hawe seen in my entire life on KZhead! ha ha!

Thanks. You knocked another one out of the park!!!

I like "open and shut" made with tetrachloroethylene, the fluid that's been used in dry cleaning forever, it also works well for drilling and tapping, if you own the tap and die set from Canadian tire with the blue plastic inside, tetrachloroethylene will dissolve the blue plastic.

I didn't know I needed this video in my life

I love watching you work. I love watching you play!

You, sir, are a nutter! Much respect

Best ASMR I saw this month. Top content.

I am glad that you are here to ask the tough questions.

This is the quality content I subscribed for

Kimball midwest torq cb is the absolute best smelling penatrating oil I have ever smelled. As a diesel mechanic of over 10 years it works the best and smells like Pina-colada!

2 days in a row? We've been blessed!

I knew youd like the kano. Super distinct smell. Knocker loose smells like pinesol and works amazing

Super stoked thought we had a moment with the vanilla notes😍! Have you had the bliss of tea from marvel 😋

CRC freeze off has a nice pine/turpentine scent, the spray can aerokroil also has a turpentine scent at least here in the states