Western Sword Style Cleaning Of A Carbon Steel Blade!

[Brian R. VanCise]

Okay this I found interesting.

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Not what I would do with any of my shinken (Japanese Long Sword) but still interesting to watch!

 

[The Martialist]

Metal-glo paste will produce faster results, at least for light rust. Break-Free CLP can be used as a preventive. I use these for my carbon-steel swords.

 

[Sukerkin]

Ah, the march of progress. In my youth what we used to use to clean steel was wire-wool . Fabulous stuff that lifted away light corrosion as if by magic - I wonder how it would compare with the polyester (blind guess as to material) scrubbing pad?

 

[Flying Crane]

Ah, the march of progress. In my youth what we used to use to clean steel was wire-wool . Fabulous stuff that lifted away light corrosion as if by magic - I wonder how it would compare with the polyester (blind guess as to material) scrubbing pad?

Interesting video, but yeah, I actually use a fine grit sandpaper, like 400 or 600, for removing superficial rust.

 

[Ahriman]

Angle grinder with wire-wool disk for light corrosion, angle grinder with 400 grit sandpaper disk for medium corrosion and angle grinder with 120 grit flap disk for the "is THIS a sword???" cases. Angle grinder with 200 grit sandpaper disk for light nicks, 60 grip flap disk for medium nicks and 40 grit flap disk for the worst cases - when it would be simpler to just make a new sword.
Very quick, very good results as long as you can use an angle grinder well. Otherwise stay away from abrasives...
You could never guess that I grew up with an angle grinder... :angel:


Video was interesting, but I wouldn't have the patience to do this with my personal swords.

 

[Langenschwert]

I use the scotch-brite and oil method as well, pretty much what's shown in the vid. It works really, really well. For light nicks and dents, coarse sandpaper is better than a file. No sense taking off more metal than you need to.

Good vid, that's how it's done.

Best regards,

-Mark

 

[lklawson]

Depending on the severity of what I'm working with, I start with medium grit wet/dry (or standard sandpaper), move to fine/xtra-fine, then to Scotch Bright pads with Metal Glow.

Pretty much the same as detailed in http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/support-files/sword-care.pdf

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk