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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 22:30:35 GMT
can you do it as long as the scabbard isn't totally leather? I mean if you have a wood or plastic/resin/whatever core that is wrapped in leather is it ok to store blades in it?
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Post by chrisperoni on Sept 24, 2010 22:48:43 GMT
I think most everybody stores their blades in the matched scabbard when not swinging 'em.- certainly if they are regularly using the blade. I know I always put my kats away in their saya(scabbard) and they have remained in the saya for months at a time with no damage whatsoever. But long term in a scabbard can result in rust- depends on overall humidity where you live- I think- and how you stored them- as in what you protected them with.
Are you referring to long term storage? In that case some people suggest you keep the blade out of a scabbard and instead stored with a coating of oil or renaissance wax and a cloth wrap around it.
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Post by chrisperoni on Sept 24, 2010 22:49:50 GMT
-edit/add: or whatever other stuf you think is just right to protect the steel
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Post by Brian of DBK on Sept 24, 2010 23:14:35 GMT
As long as you don't introduce moisture, have acidic or toxic based material, and the wood used is minimal acidic then long term storage is fine.
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Post by ecovolo on Sept 24, 2010 23:19:52 GMT
Personal preference: Keep it out of the scabbard, and store it in a cool, dry place like the back of the closet, or on display. Make sure it's covered with a thin coating of silicone spray or Renaissance Wax.
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Post by shadowhowler on Sept 25, 2010 1:23:54 GMT
Some of my swords are displayed in their scabbards... some not. I have noticed no appreciable difference in rust either way.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2010 1:49:18 GMT
Even with my all leather scabbards, I don't really have a problem with rust, corrosion, or other discoloration. I wipe down my swords after usage with a rag impregenated with several different oil from other the years, and scabbard them up. I even have a Windlass that I forgot about in a closet that was in a scabbard for well over a year with no issues.
The only problem I every really had was an Albion Sheriff that tended to darken a little where the leather chape met the guard. A little steel wool shined it right off. I did not consider it an issue.
When making a scabbard, do make sure it's good and dry and there is no glue touching the metal anywhere. for some reason, wood/leather glue darkens the metal it touches. I always let any scabbard I make dry under a fan for about a week before I put a sword in it to make sure the moisture is out of it.
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Post by chrisperoni on Sept 25, 2010 4:59:48 GMT
I even have a Windlass that I forgot about in a closet that was in a scabbard for well over a year with no issues. odingaard (and shootermike and ricwilly for that matter) It makes me both happy and sad when I hear how you just forgot about a sword ...wish I had enough swords to be able to forget one
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2010 3:14:39 GMT
Alright, thanks very much guys!
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