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preservation of your new ceremonial sword.
preservation of your new ceremonial sword.
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Jun 22, 2023
10:53 AM
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The stainless steel or low to high carbon blade you choose is your biggest concern. Try to avoid handling the blade as much as possible. Fingerprints are the culprit. The blade and other metal elements of the sword can be discolored and effected by fingerprint impressions that are difficult to remove if left on for extended periods of time. They will leave an imprint on the blade that will be visible. Your fingerprints contain certain bodily acids and oils that when pressed upon the steel surface it will leave an imprint. If this occurs, try erasing them with furniture polish. The pre-moistened Pledge wipes are convenient and would be your best bet. In areas of high humidity, pollution, or close to the sea, you may need to clean your sword at least monthly. Do not ever use metal polishes on any gold-colored component of your sword unless you have thoroughly investigated it to be safe. And absolutely never use steel wool on gold-colored parts or the blade of your sword. Unless you want scratches on it. Gold or gold plating is soft and it will scratch.
After you've cleaned the prints off of your blade wipe down the surface with a bit of olive oil with a clean dry cloth. This will add a nice sheen to the blade and will prevent future fingerprints from adhering to the surface. It will also protect the blade from rust, corrosion and salts that are in the atmosphere while the sword is in the scabbard or sheath. I have learned that all metal, even stainless steel has traces of carbon in it. The amount of carbon in stainless steel is a much smaller amount than in a carbon tempered blade, but it will still develop rust throughout time. The previous stainless steel swords I have owned did develop rust. At the time I did not realize why my stainless steel blades were rusting or how to prevent it from happening. Now I have more insight and have accumulated research on how to take better precautions and better care of my swords then in the past. Jeweler cloths can also be used for serious discolorations. Wipe the sword down after each use to ensure it is clean before storing it. Transporting your ceremonial sword is best done with the sword wrapped in plastic such as saran wrap to protect it from moisture.
Leather scabbards and sheaths also need to be cared for. Most leather preservers will cause leather discoloration. So do a little research on what type of leather it is and what type of preserver to use. For example, many leather products can be treated with saddle soap, mink oil or Neats-foot oil.
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Liwovosa
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Jun 22, 2023
10:53 AM
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