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Post by WestPat on May 2, 2013 15:08:44 GMT
Hello, I am a new member with almost zero experience cutting. I was lucky enough to get a Ronin dojo pro from the scratch and dent sale. The thing is a beast and a beautiful sword, but it has picked up some light scratches on the blade. I have cut nothing more agressive than a two liter water bottle, or a one inch branch. The blade has a satin-mirror finish if that makes sense. The blade edge is fine. Is it normal to pick up scratches like that? Should I polsh them out or just not worry about them. Thanks for the help, David
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Post by OttoVonFaart on May 2, 2013 15:20:03 GMT
It would not be uncommon to pick up some tree sap or other residue on your blade after cutting a couple of branches. You can also pick up plastic residue from cutting plastic bottles. I use a gun oil/lubricant/cleaner called CLP Break Free to clean my blade after cutting. I am lead to understand that common rubbing alcohol also works. Though I'm going to add that there are many in this forum that have vastly more experience than me and may have better suggestions.
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Post by frankthebunny on May 2, 2013 16:34:20 GMT
Light scratches from cutting are normal and should not be of any concern. Make sure to clean your blade very well after use to remove any residue and also make sure to dry it completely before re-applying a light coat of choji oil. You can find a lot more information about caring for your blade elsewhere in this forum. Scratches on a blade you use often would only really be an issue if you let dirt or moisture get in and start to rust, so just clean it well and you'll be fine.
~Josh
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Post by WestPat on May 2, 2013 23:13:33 GMT
My routinge has been to wipe it down with rubbing alcohol and wipe clean with soft toilet paper. I then use G96 or Birchwood Casey gun oil to put a light coat of oil encasing the blade. I store it in my gunsafe at about 35-40% humidity. Thanks for your replies, David
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Post by aussie-rabbit on May 5, 2013 14:22:31 GMT
Any remaining marks can be polished out with "Mothers Mag Polish" or any other fine polish designed for bright metal work.
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