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Post by matte225 on Sept 16, 2018 4:40:55 GMT
So I got a couple swords under my belt now. So I was thinking of putting together a cleaning kit.
Right now I just have some Break Free and a microfiber cloth. Though I feel i might be over oiling, so wanted to get a more dedicated kit than just some oil and towel.
For the Microfiber cloths/lint free cloths, I noticed some are smoother and soft, and some are a bit more "stringy" I guess is a good word? I have also seen some recommend a good lens cloth.
Also, anyone have a prefered leather wax?
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 16, 2018 6:40:26 GMT
The basics of the basics for sword care are pretty simple and easy to find. I started out wanting traditional stuff, but found over the years that some household stuff worked best for me. I use strips from old shirts and such to wipe it down, then I use a high % rubbing alcohol(91%+) to clean and wipe it down, making sure to get all the previous grease and grime. I wipe it down again(just in case, hahaha) and then apply the oil. I currently use 3 in 1, as it's cheap, lasts and long time and is easily found at most stores. For stubborn gunk or light oxidation I use Metal Glo, then wipe down with the alcohol and oil. So that's my personal current setup.
Old(but clean) t shirts for cloth. High % Isopropyl Alcohol. Oil(3 in 1, sewing machine oil, choji oil, mineral oil, camellia oil, etc). Metal Glo(also good is Mother's Mag and Aluminum, Flitz, etc).
Sorry, but I don't know about leather upkeep.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Sept 16, 2018 13:54:51 GMT
I degrease with windex, just because I have a gallon bottle lying around. Oil, never, I wax mine. I have RenWax, but just turtle wax floor wax works pretty well, and its cheap. If I oil, I just use mineral oil, again, because I have a ton lying about. Seems to work well. WD40 caused me some grief, so I don't use it on swords anymore. Polish, any paste will work, just be aware they are all abrasive, and they vary by brand. Adrian's metal glo is ok, I tend towards mothers mag polish, as its a little more aggressive, and if i want mirror polish, I have a power buffer. But power tools and swords is a whole other subject, and potentially lethal if you make a mistake.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Sept 16, 2018 13:56:53 GMT
Oh...leather. Kind of depends on the leather. Neutral shoe polish can be good, or neatsfoot/mink oil. If you want a pro opinion, take it to a shoe repair or leather craft shop...they know *stuff*
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Post by pgandy on Sept 16, 2018 16:59:05 GMT
I had a friend in the shoe repair business to recommend Pecard to me. I found it good but use something else now that is easier for me to obtain.
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Post by matte225 on Sept 16, 2018 20:21:58 GMT
Thanks everyone. I got some better towels, and Break free that im going to just use for cleaning and oiling. Haven't gotten anything for the leather yet. But will probably get some mink oil or something for it.
Right now they both just have a fairly light coating of Break Free oil. I may just get some Ren Wax, as I dont expect to USE them too much. But would they be fairly safe oiled and in their scabbards? Sorry. I have this thing where I constantly feel like I am doing something wrong.
Also the swords: Windlass Munich and Kingston Arms Type XIV (this one is pretty nice for a $300 sword)
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 17, 2018 6:46:53 GMT
I use petrol jelly/vaseline for steel, leather and wood. Usually I knead it in a rag until it's soaked and wipe over the blade. For long storage you can apply a thicker layer. Easier to remove than Ren Wax I've heard.
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Post by Ifrit on Sept 17, 2018 12:27:59 GMT
I use petrol jelly/vaseline for steel, leather and wood. Usually I knead it in a rag until it's soaked and wipe over the blade. For long storage you can apply a thicker layer. Easier to remove than Ren Wax I've heard. Yea thats what I use too. I got a ton of it, so I find it goes a long way
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Post by rjodorizzi on Oct 9, 2018 14:27:08 GMT
I spray Ballistol directly on and then wipe lightly with a microfiber cloth. I usually reapply every few weeks, or more if it's been particularly humid.
Since I started doing this I've had 0 rust problems on guns or blades!
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Post by csills2313 on Oct 12, 2018 0:23:20 GMT
I have used coffee filters to clean my blades at times. Doesn't seem to scratch the blades. Fold them just like you would other cleaning papers and oil it. Then wipe the oil on the blade with coffee filter.
Coffee filters are plenty cheap and you can get like 250 in one bundle.
Sometimes I will clean the blade with WD-40 and then come back and oil the blade with 3-in-1 oil.
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