Kuya
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Post by Kuya on Aug 29, 2012 13:43:13 GMT
I want to keep a sword out of its scabbard while on display. Is there a safe way to go about this? I put Renaissance Wax on it, since I read that it can protect stuff on display at museums and stuff. Should I do anything else, or can I display it out of the scabbard after putting the wax on?
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Post by Elheru Aran on Aug 29, 2012 14:39:57 GMT
Ren Wax should be sufficient. The main thing to consider is whether the display can get knocked over as you've got a (presumably) sharp blade laying around bare. Safety first, then worry about the blade
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Post by 14thforsaken on Aug 29, 2012 14:51:37 GMT
Ren Wax or a thin coat of 3 in 1 machine oil will do the trick. If you use the oil, occasionally wipe it down with 90% rubbing alcohol and re-oil. also be careful when you dust the blade as it will pick up dust. I generally used canned air about once a week to blow dust off. I just make sure that I don't spray it in a way where it sprays moisture. You know the way people in school would shake a can, hold it upside down and spray it. You can can actually get frost burn from that.
As far as what Elheru said about safety, if the blade gets knocked over or falls, let the floor catch it. Damage to flooring or minor damage to a blade is easier to repair than damage to yourself.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 29, 2012 18:36:35 GMT
Is the display closed or open? Beyond just the danger of a loose blade in an open display is the fact that all the dust and grit that is in the air will stick to the wax or oil. If you don't clean it often it may lead to blade damage such as rust or discoloration.
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Post by Kuya on Aug 29, 2012 18:43:44 GMT
Open, I don't have a display case.
I thought the Renaissance Wax was supposed to protect against discoloration and blemishes? Either way, I plan on taking a towel or duster to it every few days.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 29, 2012 18:52:15 GMT
It should be good then. Wax and oil protect it, but only to a reasonable extent. A lot of build up will adversely affect it. However, I had to keep my KC out of it's sheath for about a week and a half or so when I was painting it and all I had to do was wipe it down every day to two and it was fine.
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Post by Taran on Aug 30, 2012 17:04:10 GMT
I use a silicone gun cloth on my blades. Doesn't have the dust attraction issues of other methods and easy to clean, just wipe it down again with the silicone cloth. Cheap and readily available.
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Post by Voltan on Aug 30, 2012 17:51:11 GMT
I clean with 90% rubbing alcohol, and I use silicone spray for rust prevention. Works fine for me.
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