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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 0:16:28 GMT
Hey, I'm Vert and I'm new to these forums and sword collecting.
I recently bought my first sword which is a replica of a sword from an anime.
I am assuming it is stainless steel because I bought it for $80.
I was wondering if it would be ok to use the same oil I use to keep my gun from rusting on the sword when I clean it.
Thanks for any advice. When I decide to buy a real Katana I will be sure to get some opinions here aswell.
Vert.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 0:32:38 GMT
Welcome Vert!
Yep, you should be fine with gun oil - it's what I use since I have so much laying around. Just be sure to wipe off the excess well before re-sheathing.
For actually cleaning the blade though, I wouldn't recommend gun cleaning products - they contain a lot of extra stuff to dissolve copper, etc., so they may stain or react with some blade steels or even ruin the fittings. For light cleaning, I personally use alcohol wipes or acetone, dry completely, then re-oil.
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Post by Dampiel on Sept 2, 2011 0:58:19 GMT
If it's stainless there probably is no need for any oil. For a non SLO Katana mineral oil would be the way to go.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 1:04:20 GMT
Well there was oil on the blade when i bought it so i just assumed i should oil it.
I may not be stainless, because i did the magnet test and it stuck, so from what ive read its either 400 stainless or Carbon steel. I just want to make sure it doesnt rust because its so nice xD
Also, could i clean it with 90% alcohol, i remember reading somewhere that it is good for cleaning swords.
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Post by Maynar on Sept 2, 2011 1:36:53 GMT
Welcome Vert!
Yes, alcohol is good for cleaning swords, the higher the percentage the better (99% best, 70% not as much but still works). Light mineral oil to finish.
Can you post up some photos?
Cheers
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 2, 2011 1:43:14 GMT
Hey, welcome aboard. You may be right, it may not be stainless. Musashi's Shirakawa line is 1060 carbon steel for only $89, so it's not beyond the realm of possibility that yours is 1045 carbon steel(a popular choice for lower priced katana.) Hope you have fun with it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 3:57:51 GMT
I'll try and post some asap. If you want to see you can just google Benihime replica. Im sure you can find exactly what i bought Thanks for the advice
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 4:39:13 GMT
Not necessarily. However, I found this. Is that your sword?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 13:29:47 GMT
Thats exactly it. I see it says 440 stainless So i assume oiling it isnt all that important.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 14:03:41 GMT
Correct, oiling not mandatory on 440.. won't necessarily hurt anything though. And in case you don't know, it's generally accepted that you don't want to be doing actual target cutting with a 440 blade. 440 is fine for kitchen knives, but not quite as tough as needs be for a sword blade with full on swings into targets. That, and most 440 swords are not terribly strong in the overall construction. Stay safe
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Post by TomK on Sept 2, 2011 14:30:28 GMT
now wait just a second. you paid $80-ish for it but that one is a lot cheaper than that. It came with oil/grease on the blade. a lot of companies make anime swords especialy ones from Bleach (by the way new story line is dreadful unfortunately). I would think that if it was stainless the company would not spend the money on oil or grease for shipping since it isn't needed. I would continue to oil it if I were you. it could be carbon steel.
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