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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2012 16:19:54 GMT
I own a Tinker Pearce 9th century viking longsword, and, as its my first blade, i have no clue about maintaining it. There are a couple of minor rust patches along the blade, on both sides, I'm clearly not mainting it properly, so what do I do?
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Post by Aaron on May 18, 2012 0:02:20 GMT
I would use a fine scotchbrite pad (or fine steel wool) and rub it lengthwise down the blade on the problem areas until the rust lifted. Then wipe down your blade and apply some oil (mineral oil, gun oil, 3-in-1, etc. I use baby oil, for instance). You don't need to douse it, just a thin layer over the blade is fine. I put a few drops on the blade and then use a clean rag to spread it evenly, on each side.
Just keep your blade oiled. You don't want to be overzealous, you just want to keep moisture off it.
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Post by Striderfly on Jun 19, 2012 3:01:11 GMT
Yes, and resist the temptation to touch the blade much. If you do, wipe it down right now. Don't let your buddies touch the blade either. Just say "Yes, it's a real sword now please stop doing that!"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2012 4:01:57 GMT
I don't know much about European swords, but with Japanese swords we always keep a silk or fine cloth with the sword to wipe it down and not touch the blade with our bare hands. We traditionally use clove oil (choji) but as a standby oil I'll use sewing machine oil or a similarly light machine oil, but as mentioned already mineral oil, gun oil, 3-in-1, etc. are all good choices. Don't saturate your blade with oil, or you will just attract lint and dust which will retain moisture around your blade. Keep the oil to a light, barely noticeable coat. The cloth or silk will help to moderate your oil coverage.
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Post by Lobster Hunter on Jun 29, 2012 5:51:32 GMT
Keep the oily cloth in a little jar and you can just keep reusing the cloth. You might also want to display your sword unsheathed. Some scabbards can help trap moisture and rust your blade.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2012 14:27:26 GMT
Yes, especially if the scabbard isn't wood. Wood is the best material to keep a sword in if not left open.
Also, if the steel wool doesn't work for getting the rust out then try ultra fine grit sandpaper with oil on it, like say 1000 or 2000 grit.
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