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Apr 27, 2022 9:04:30 GMT
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Post by Matt3585 on Apr 27, 2022 9:04:30 GMT
What oil do y’all use? I heard any light mineral oil is good or specially made oil for swords..
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Apr 27, 2022 9:35:49 GMT
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Post by vidar on Apr 27, 2022 9:35:49 GMT
Yes, light mineral oil is good. I use Singer oil, for sewing machines.
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Apr 27, 2022 15:26:13 GMT
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Post by paulmuaddib on Apr 27, 2022 15:26:13 GMT
Birchwood Casey Barricade. Only thing I’ll ever use.
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Apr 27, 2022 23:25:39 GMT
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Post by nddave on Apr 27, 2022 23:25:39 GMT
3 in 1 is the best.
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Apr 27, 2022 23:46:52 GMT
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Post by unistat76 on Apr 27, 2022 23:46:52 GMT
Hoppes No. 9.
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Apr 28, 2022 0:06:40 GMT
Post by skelley on Apr 28, 2022 0:06:40 GMT
I've been using Rem oil for a long time with no issue but a test video posted here with various oils showed it to be one of the worst performing. I'll switch to 3 in 1 after I use up what I got. Here's the oil test video.
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Apr 28, 2022 20:26:37 GMT
Post by treeslicer on Apr 28, 2022 20:26:37 GMT
All of the above at one time or another (I particularly like 3 in 1), but for the last few years, for my Japanese swords, I've added a handful of whole cloves to a quart of light mineral oil, and used that as homemade choji oil. After the first month or so, the oil smells very good, and is much cheaper than imported choji.
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Apr 29, 2022 0:44:57 GMT
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Post by tera on Apr 29, 2022 0:44:57 GMT
I've been a traditionalist, but I have to admit that when I run out of choji oil this time I'm switching to 3-in-1 based on some oil comparison tests our forum members have done.
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Apr 29, 2022 11:57:54 GMT
Post by pgandy on Apr 29, 2022 11:57:54 GMT
All of the above will work. The important thing is to apply and check frequently. Lately I’ve been using 3 in 1 with good results, keeping a protected oil impregnated rag in easy reach of my desk and routinely wipe the metal parts, applying a drop or two of fresh oil. If i've been cutting water bottles I'll use WD-40, wipe dry then the oil.
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Apr 29, 2022 12:14:30 GMT
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Post by RufusScorpius on Apr 29, 2022 12:14:30 GMT
I use WD-40 to clean the blade, then follow up with a very thin coat of either 3-in-1 or motor oil.
The key is to put the oil on a rag, then wipe the blade. Never apply oil directly to the blade or you will get too much on there. The oil only needs to be a few molecules thick to provide protection. Too much and the sword will be a dust magnet or get the scabbard all soaked.
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