kanwulf
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Post by kanwulf on Mar 28, 2024 2:28:50 GMT
Found this video on cleaning and rust removal, thought it was useful.
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Post by mrstabby on Mar 28, 2024 9:18:40 GMT
I use cheap cut resistant gloves, you can put them over latex/nitrile gloves. Even the cheapest ones work. Stab-proof they are not though, so even a barely sharp tip will go through. I also have found that diamond dust works extremely well at removing water spots if you use something soft as a carrier, like leather. 2,5µm leaves a finish that's close to mirror, like Windlass swords. And 180grit sandpaper is equal to the rough finish on many Hanweis. Also you get a much more uniform pattern if you only go one way, like hilt to tip, with the polish.
EDIT: I had not heard of Nevr Dull, seems it uses ammonia and solvents against dirt and slight rust. Interesting.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Mar 28, 2024 13:39:00 GMT
Never dull is good stuff. Slightly abrasive, stinks a lot. We talk a lot about gray scotch brite pads...they are slightly abrasive, so you can clean pretty well with it, and keep an even finish. I use it the way she did with the sandpaper block. I can't stress enough to use the cut resistant gloves. I got a pack of 50 for about 25.00 a few years back, and have determined I have a lifetime supply for sword cleaning...so don't be me. Buy as needed. The thing she does not mention is, "I just finished cutting bottles, and my blade is covered in weird goo!' Many of us start the cleaning process with just something like Windex to get the crud off, then proceed to do maintenance.
I know I'm forgetting stuff, but we have many many threads on ways to do this and fine tune your process, as there can be variance in what a blade needs.
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