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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2012 17:09:23 GMT
Hi Everyone, my name's Justin, and I want to start by saying this...
SBG helped me a TON when I went looking for a sword. I had no idea where to start though I knew enough to know that I didn't want a stainless steel SLO. it has taken me years to decide what kind of sword to get since I wanted something other than a Japanese weapon.
So I finally broke down and bought a sword. I went with the gen 2 wasp waisted gladius. I will post pictures when it arrives, and I was wondering, before I go out and do something stupid, does anyone else own this sword? And what is the best way to care for its blade?
Just as a side note, I care for functionality over authenticity. This is why I went for the gen2. Thanks guys! And I look forward to your responses!
Justin
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Post by Todash on May 2, 2012 2:45:58 GMT
Just wanted to say -- welcome!
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 2:55:41 GMT
Thanks! Having read over the forum here, seems like there's a swell group of people around here.
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Post by William Swiger on May 2, 2012 6:38:06 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by Arwyn on May 3, 2012 2:05:21 GMT
Welcome! As far as blade care, get some oil for the blade. You want to do that quickly. Carbon steel WILL mark up and rust when touched very quickly. There are plenty of online retailers selling choji oil for japanese swords, and that works fine. If you have a gun store nearby, a good gun oil from there works perfectly well also. Just make sure its for carbon steel and is NOT a cleaning solution composite!
Dont store the blade in a leather scabbard, and if your using something like a rifle case for transport or storage, don't leave the blade sitting on the foam for long periods of time. It will discolor if it sits too long.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2012 3:50:06 GMT
Thanks for that! So I need some good sword oil. And specifically leather scabbards? I can store it in a leather over wood though right?
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Post by Arwyn on May 3, 2012 7:11:53 GMT
Wood is fine for average storage. Leather is acidic over time, so it will react with the steel. If your storing it for a longer period of time, you want to pull the sword out and check it occasionally. Clean the old oil off and reapply. You dont need a lot, just a light coat. Oil will congeal and harden over long periods of time, that why you want to check em periodically.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2012 0:53:14 GMT
awesome. thanks for the advise! I got my sword today and it is beautiful! the wooden handle is amazing, though I'd like to find a more substantial case for it. The case it comes with is fine, looks nice, solidly built, but I'd like to find something a little more period.
I will hopefully be doing some cutting tests this weekend, so I will try to get some pics up by Sunday!
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Post by ShooterMike on May 10, 2012 21:49:28 GMT
Welcome Justin. Just my own personal opinion, but I use and prefer 3-in-1 oil from the local WalMart, auto parts or hardware store. It's really inexpensive and goes a long way. A very light coating stays on the blade well, and it seems to do well for me in preventing corrosion and in clean up after cutting. But the biggest recommendation for it is, it's pretty much universally available and CHEAP.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2012 5:35:54 GMT
So, it's been a while, but my sword came in. I was pleased with the quality of the item, but disappointed with the sharpness of the blade. I've just sent this one back to valiant armoury and hopefully I will be receiving my replacement soon. One side note about the sword I received, on the handle were two cracks, though I am not certain if they were structurally unsafe, or if they were slight surface imperfections. I didn't attempt any cuts with the sword because of the sheer dullness of the blade. As a point of reference, it was about as sharp as a stage combat sword would be.
So that is my review and initial thought of my sword, I am hoping that my replacement is sharper, and without the hilt imperfections.
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