Sword Maintenance
The beauty and unique appearance of the a sword are contained in the brilliant
polish and sleek and elegant curvature of the blade. The
polish can be damaged by the mere touch of the finger. The
oils from the fingertips transfer and adhere to the blade, and begin corroding
the blade material, which leads to eventual rusting.
A light oil is used to preserve the polish of the sword.
Heavy oils cause damage when they cling to the blade and then collect dust and
dirt inside the scabbard. The dirt and dust will then create
gouging and scratching of the blade.
As with all metal, costal areas where the air has a high salt content should
take extra precautions to preserve the beauty and polish of the metal.
Apply polish to the blade approximately once every month.
In drier more arid areas, applying the light-weight oil polish can be
less frequent on the order of once every 3-4 months.
Remove old oil, prior to the application of the new oil, with a soft material
fabric or apply talcum powder to the surface, and then lightly rub off the
excess with the fabric. Then apply the new oil.
Important Note: Do not ever use metal polish on the
blade or the tang, as it will mar the finish and remove information regarding
the manufacture of the sword.
