WD40 is not water based (WD stands for water displacement), it protects against water You had me worried because that's what I use to keep my sword rust free :^)
Thank you very much, I was just packing my stuff I need for my visit at my cousin's (which means a LOT of sparring) and I forgot a thing or two you mentioned! Besides, I also learned some new stuff. ;) thank you
I liked the video; plenty of good tips. ATF is great, but I don’t trust myself to handle an open, quart-size container of oil in the house, especially while holding and repositioning the swords. Spray-on products are less likely to be spilled. I used Remington REM oil for a while, but switched to CLP (Break Free or Lucas, but there are other brands available) because it is has more anti-corrosion properties. Both have worked well on firearms for years. If inhaling the mist is a concern, then stick with the REM oil. I also keep a set of cut-proof gloves on hand and wear them if I’m doing detailed edge work.
I use Kevlar gloves when sharpening or maintaining my cutting sword...not 100% guaranteed to prevent getting cut, but way better than no protection at all. $11.49 usd on Amazon.
One technique I use regularly on all of my bare blades, or display armor, is to basically do as was shown in the video with the only differences being that I use normal gun oil as a polishing agent, wipe thoroughly, and apply a liberal coat of Turtle Wax used on cars. I let it dry to a dull green then wipe off with a microfiber towel. Blood and Iron have a great understanding and I applaud it! Didn't think of ATF as a polishing agent. Thanks!
Any Coating agent will work for blade storage. Turtle wax is fantastic for this. Good Choice. ATF I believe is Cheaper and will do the same job. You can also use basic Vaseline. Gun oil works too. There are lots of products that work well to preserve the integrity of steel. the ones in this vid are just my preference.
Video: **is about maintenance of metal blades** Me, who can't afford even synthetic blades and only has two crappy LARP swords to train with: *_I N T R I G U I N G_*
....works fine on blades you want to store. It is also fine on the fittings of swords you use. for the blades of sword in use, I use a thin coat of Ballistol - protects the steel very well and neutralizes acid from finger prints an sweat....
Any product that provides a good coat to protect from moisture particulates in the air is a good choice. again we use ATF because it is inexpensive and effective. If you can get renaissance wax at a reasonable price by all means. Everyones kit will be different in some ways depending on where you live. I personally prefer to not use a chemical that you need to use another chemical to remove but thats just my own personal opinion.
WD40 is not water based (WD stands for water displacement), it protects against water
You had me worried because that's what I use to keep my sword rust free :^)
"Welcome to the floor!" Idk why but that made me crack up 😂
Thank you very much, I was just packing my stuff I need for my visit at my cousin's (which means a LOT of sparring) and I forgot a thing or two you mentioned! Besides, I also learned some new stuff. ;) thank you
I liked the video; plenty of good tips.
ATF is great, but I don’t trust myself to handle an open, quart-size container of oil in the house, especially while holding and repositioning the swords. Spray-on products are less likely to be spilled. I used Remington REM oil for a while, but switched to CLP (Break Free or Lucas, but there are other brands available) because it is has more anti-corrosion properties. Both have worked well on firearms for years. If inhaling the mist is a concern, then stick with the REM oil.
I also keep a set of cut-proof gloves on hand and wear them if I’m doing detailed edge work.
I remember watching some rust prevention tests with gun oils... Rem oil was by far the worst fyi... Was like 10 yrs ago so maybe it's different now?
I use Kevlar gloves when sharpening or maintaining my cutting sword...not 100% guaranteed to prevent getting cut, but way better than no protection at all. $11.49 usd on Amazon.
One technique I use regularly on all of my bare blades, or display armor, is to basically do as was shown in the video with the only differences being that I use normal gun oil as a polishing agent, wipe thoroughly, and apply a liberal coat of Turtle Wax used on cars. I let it dry to a dull green then wipe off with a microfiber towel.
Blood and Iron have a great understanding and I applaud it! Didn't think of ATF as a polishing agent. Thanks!
Any Coating agent will work for blade storage. Turtle wax is fantastic for this. Good Choice. ATF I believe is Cheaper and will do the same job. You can also use basic Vaseline. Gun oil works too. There are lots of products that work well to preserve the integrity of steel. the ones in this vid are just my preference.
@@stephenkime5946, I fully agree. Thanks for the reply! Good luck out there!
Very Good Timing. I needed this. Thank you.
Video: **is about maintenance of metal blades**
Me, who can't afford even synthetic blades and only has two crappy LARP swords to train with: *_I N T R I G U I N G_*
Hello Sir🤺
THX so Much
I use clove oil. But that's after I cleaned it.
Do I use the synthetic steel wool or the sandpaper? Or both?
how often should I clean the blade if I am not using it for cutting or sparring? I use it for Hema drills
Wd 40 is not water base, were did you here that
I got a grosse sword from coldsteel what oil would you recommend
I have a Damascus steel sword, is there anything I should do differently from this
opinion on renaissance wax??
Good stuff. I use it on blades I don’t plan to use for a while to give em a good coating that won’t evaporate.
How would you remove the wax once it’s been on for awhile?
@@hunterwolfe6295 benzine or spititus on a rag works very well, use acetone if you will do it "hard-core"....
....works fine on blades you want to store. It is also fine on the fittings of swords you use. for the blades of sword in use, I use a thin coat of Ballistol - protects the steel very well and neutralizes acid from finger prints an sweat....
Any product that provides a good coat to protect from moisture particulates in the air is a good choice. again we use ATF because it is inexpensive and effective. If you can get renaissance wax at a reasonable price by all means. Everyones kit will be different in some ways depending on where you live. I personally prefer to not use a chemical that you need to use another chemical to remove but thats just my own personal opinion.