Maintenance of knives and swords.

In daily maintenance of knives, we generally don't use specialized maintenance tools. Let's take a look at how we care for them; it's actually quite simple.

Knives and sword blades should be protected from water stains, sweat, plant sap, and cooking oil. Do not rub the blade with your hands. If the blade has been touched or tested for cutting, be sure to clean it with a pure cotton cloth, then oil it before storing it in the sheath properly. If the blade has not been oiled, touching it with your hands or testing cuts may leave marks, making it difficult to wipe off with just a cotton cloth. In that case, put a little sewing machine oil on the cotton cloth and wipe it down to remove the fingerprints. If it still doesn’t clean up, use gasoline for wiping; if that doesn’t work, use paint thinner, which can quickly remove stains. After cleaning, apply sewing machine oil or automotive machine oil before returning it to the sheath.

Tools needed:
A knife or sword for maintenance, maintenance kit.

Sword maintenance tools:
Sword oil: To wipe the blade for rust prevention.
Talcum powder: For cleaning and absorbing excess sword oil.
Soft cotton cloth: For wiping the blade, removing stains, and evenly applying oil.
Table cloth: To protect tables and furniture from scratches and prevent damage to the weapon.
Gloves (optional): To avoid dirt and scratches, and to prevent hand sweat from corroding the metal.

Find a spacious and quiet place, position the sword or knife in front of you, and remember not to point the blade at anyone. Stay calm and focused. After drawing the sword from its sheath, lay it flat on a cotton cloth. Use talcum powder for initial cleaning, then use a soft cotton cloth to wipe it clean. Hold the handle with one hand and with the other hand, dip a soft cloth in a small amount of sword-specific rust prevention oil and repeatedly wipe the blade until the oil is evenly applied. Once done, you can store it in the sheath.

Check it once a week (the frequency can vary based on the local climate and can be extended or shortened as necessary). If the oil dries out, apply more oil. Remember not to talk to the blade, as saliva can get on it. If your hands touch the blade, make sure to wipe it clean, as sweat can cause rust.

Do not place your blade in hot or windy areas like near air conditioning or underfloor heating, as this can cause wooden sheaths to lose moisture and crack.

If possible, you can buy a bottle of Vaseline (solid) from a pharmacy, then mix in the sewing machine oil for better results. The mixture should feel similar in consistency to automotive oil, and there are no specific restrictions on this.

If it happens to rust, please contact our customer service.