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Post by Ser Tim the Jailer on Jul 29, 2014 21:42:07 GMT
So I'm using this www.cheaperthandirt.net/product/ ... 7AodHxkADw to oil my sword, will that work or is it going to hurt it? Also I noticed some little black spots on the hilt of the sword and I tried getting them off but they wont come off, I just got this sword so I dont think it could be rust, anybody have a idea on what it could be? I'll try and post pics later on of what I'm talking about. Thanks
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jul 29, 2014 21:58:44 GMT
Any oil should be good... one caveat though, don't overdo it since too much oil can actually attract dirt/other particles into the saya/scabbard, which can cause problems down the road. You can make your own Choji oil as well using mineral (or camellia oil - more traditional) and clove oils... here's the recipe link sbgswordforum.proboards.com/thread/2448You can also try to remove the black spots using regular aluminum foil paper and water - crush the foil into a small ball, and with a little bit of water, rub the ball on the "rust spots". Before you do that though, check to see if the spots aren't pinholes, since those are potentially weak spots on the sword. If they are pinholes, I would suggest you contact the seller and see if you can get a replacement sword.
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Post by JGonzalez on Jul 29, 2014 22:34:03 GMT
I use mineral oil and for long term storage I use silicone cloth.
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Post by Bryan Heff on Jul 29, 2014 22:37:45 GMT
3 and 1 oil. Frequently wipe the swords and especially after handling. Just an oily rag, never a problem.
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Post by Ser Tim the Jailer on Jul 29, 2014 22:51:11 GMT
Never thought about CLP, Im in the army so I might grab some from my unit if thats the case. Also since you said that steel will rust if its "naked" what do you suggest I store my sword in? I have a leather scabbard but I heard its bad to leave it in there so I just have it sitting in a cardboard box at the moment. Will that work or should I cover it up with something?
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Post by MOK on Jul 29, 2014 23:48:24 GMT
A leather scabbard can be bad if it contains trapped moisture or trace chemicals from the tanning process (sword sheaths and scabbards should be made of vegetable tanned leather, but you can't always be sure). Otherwise it should be fine - but so's a cardboard box, too. Toss in some of those moisture absorbing silica gel packs if you want to be sure. PS. I'm pretty sure he meant "naked" as in un-oiled. Plenty of people store and/or display their swords unsheathed without any problems.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Jul 30, 2014 8:16:51 GMT
Cat litter crystals (CatSan) is pure silica gel too.
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Post by Unit731 on Jul 30, 2014 15:47:38 GMT
I just use Hanwei sword oil. Other than that I have stored my swords naked as well with no I'll effects, though that might just be luck on my part
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Post by Alan Schiff on Jul 30, 2014 18:09:54 GMT
Like others have said pretty much any oil or rust inhibitor will do. Personally I just use mineral oil cause it's cheap. As far as the black spots go, it's most likely patina, a type of oxidation that is NOT harmful to the metal. In fact it can inhibit rust all by itself. That said, most people (myself included) don't like the look of it on our nice, shiny swords. You should be able to remove it using fine steel wool.
Hope that helps, Alan
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