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Post by 93Diofan on Nov 17, 2012 14:05:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2012 15:04:07 GMT
It can't hurt!
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Post by K. Vander Linde on Nov 17, 2012 15:12:20 GMT
I would recomend it.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Nov 17, 2012 15:46:51 GMT
Not sure but the VA swords might have stainless fittings that require no maintenance. Check out the reviews to be sure. The Windlass certainly can use some oiling. Some mild patina will still develop but that is part of a sword's character and quite attractive IMO.
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 17, 2012 16:28:23 GMT
I use a good car wax on my swords to include the guards and pommels. If the sword is going to be used quite often to cut with, I would use oil.
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Post by Uhlan on Nov 17, 2012 18:03:42 GMT
My rule of thumb: Is it magnetic, than it is a form of mild steel,so it will corrode, so it must be oiled. Is it not magnetic, it will be a form of stainless steel, which will not corrode, but if not cleaned will get a patina. Look at a stainless kitchensink, when not cleaned it will take on a brownish, greyish colour, patina. It will not rust.
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Post by willhart on Nov 18, 2012 5:57:41 GMT
The newer VA swords have mild steel fittings. If you get them wet, they will rust. If you are just hanging them, you probably don't need to oil them much, especially now that VA is aging them with gun blue. I oil my fittings when I oil the blade. I use the same cloth and it takes 5 seconds longer.
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Post by Stromlo_Swords_USA on Nov 18, 2012 6:43:23 GMT
And don't forget stainless means stain less, not stain free. They will corrode, just in a slightly different way and it takes longer... I use oil every time I get them out for a play, ren wax is another many people use.
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Post by demonskull on Nov 18, 2012 12:48:53 GMT
If you're going to oil the furniture, be careful not to get any on you leather grips. It will stain them and can make them slick (not an ideal thing if you're swinging a blade).
You might try Renn wax if you are planning on these swords as users. It won't make your grip slippery and will protect the steel just as well and in some ways better than oil.
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Post by Darksword Armory on Nov 20, 2012 1:52:06 GMT
If you keep your collection in a humid environment, I would suggest keeping a light coating of "light" to "medium" oil on the pommel, guards and blades. If you don't live in a humid environment, it should be fine. I personally do not oil my collection, but that's simply because the humidity level is kept under control (constant 35% humidity). If you need more dtailed maintenance instructions you can read the following: darksword-armory.com/blog/a-guideline-for-the-proper-maintenance-of-your-sword-collection/Hope this helps Eyal,
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