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William Hurst
Location: California Joined: 16 May 2005
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 Posted: Tue 26 Jul, 2005 6:28 pm Post subject: How to oil a sword |
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Okay, so this may sound like a very ridiculous question, but it's been bugging me. When you oil a sword, do you completely dry the blade? Or, do you leave a thin layer on the sword for protection? No one has ever told me the "right" way to oil a sword, and, seeing as how I know one guy who is seriously into swords, I guess it isn't that surprising. I live in California so it's really not that vital, but I would just like to know. Thanks for any help you can give.
Will Hurst
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Patrick Kelly
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Lance K.
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I use wax, not oil, but I have read on here that if your oil rag is not seasoned enough it will dry the blade to much, and rust will apppear. Once its seasoned a wipe/dry leaves the right amount behind.
Lance
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David Martin
Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Joined: 11 Apr 2005
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Thank you, Patrick, for the well written and very informative article.
"When war-gods meet to match their might,
who can tell the bravest born?
Many a hero never made a hole
in another man's breast."
- Sigurd, The Lay of Fafnir
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William Hurst
Location: California Joined: 16 May 2005
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Great article, Patrick! Thank you.
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