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Post by oos3thoo on Jan 29, 2008 19:28:56 GMT
I want to buy a new medieval style sword, but don't want a mirror polish. How would I achieve making it's finish more "matte". And how would this effect it's rust resistance?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2008 20:41:56 GMT
Etching would no doubt do the job, but that could make for patchiness in the finish...
I'd use fine grit sandpaper.... lightly buff the surface 1000 grit sandpaper with a thin coat of oil, I prefer 3 in 1 myself... That will soften the mirror quality to the steel...
I don't think there's much of an issue of decreasing rust resistance as long as you don't go overboard. Remember, by scuffing the polish, you're giving debris more surface area to adhere to. Just make sure when you're done, you give the blade a good cleaning, and a coating of oil or renaissance wax.... that will keep any junk out of the surface
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jan 29, 2008 21:26:54 GMT
what about wire brushing to mimic years of sharpening and ware'n'tare
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2008 21:31:47 GMT
I think that would be a little too aggressive. The best way is to probably start at a higher grit and work backwards. The reverse of polishing.
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Post by oos3thoo on Jan 29, 2008 22:05:36 GMT
Wire brushing would be pretty cool, but that would depend on what sword I get. But if it is a pretty sword (Like the knightly sword) the sand paper would work better.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2008 1:26:06 GMT
Don't go nuts. There's no reason to overcomplicate this.
Go to your local hardware store, and find the finest scuff-pad available. They're for scuffing a glossy surface before painting. VERY VERY VERY fine steel-wool will also work.
On steel, they'll leave a nice matte finish. If the scratches are too prominent, then hit it with finer and finer sandpaper.
If you want a REALLY nice antiqued finish, get some deli-style mustard, smear it all over the blade, and let sit for a few hours. Then wipe off and clean the blade with WD-40. Might take a few treatments to get right, but it'll look great. See my custom dagger in my sales thread.
Edited to add: The finish won't effect the rust resistance in any way. That's a matter of the steel's makeup.
To protect steel from rust, go to your local pharmacy and pick up a bottle of Mineral Oil in the laxative section. Lightly coat the blade using a rag or piece of paper-towel. Reapply after ANY cutting sessions, and once a month regardless.
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Post by oos3thoo on Feb 2, 2008 4:51:47 GMT
Thanks! I think I will try that one tomorrow! (I am outta town so my sword is outta site.)
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Feb 2, 2008 5:07:05 GMT
they sell 0000grade steel wool in the painting section in hard ware department
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 2, 2008 5:19:45 GMT
I agree with DIs suggestion, rather than go rough and repolish it if it is too scratchy. Those pads aren't very fine, about 240 grit. Id start at 800 and work down.
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