Things You'll Need:
- Lacquer thinner or mineral spirits
- Sword oil or polish
- Micro-crystalline wax
- Silicone-coated gun/reel cloth
- Lemon oil or tung oil
- Leather paste wax
- Neatsfoot or mink oil
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Step 1
Remove factory oil or grease from the newly purchased sword with lacquer thinner. In the case of used swords, skip this step.
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Step 2
Cover blade and metal parts of your sword with sword oil or wax. Wipe with gun/reel cloth. This prevents rust and corrosion of the carbon steel sword blade by removing dust that could trap oxygen within the surface.
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Step 3
Treat wooden handles with wax or a specialty wood oil like lemon or tung oil. Coating the handles helps prevent the wood from getting dry and cracking. It also keeps moisture out.
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Step 4
Apply micro-crystalline wax or a specialty leather paste wax to your sword's leather accessories. Also use this wax on leather scabbards, sheaths, belts and even the handle covering of the sword.
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Step 5
Waterproof the scabbard, if so desired, with neatsfoot or mink oil. Apply as directed on appropriate surface.








