General Blade Care & Maintenance

Keeping your blade properly cleaned and maintained is essential to insure that the metal surfaces of the sword or dagger do not oxidize or rust. Cleaning the blade often will remove the stale oil and any dirt that may have accumulated on your blade and replace it entirely with new oil.

It is recommend that a basic cleaning be done every 2-3 months, the intervals between cleaning should be more often if the blade is worn or handled regularly.

Using a clean cloth, wipe the blade free of any surface oil, grit or grime. Make sure the blade is away from you and work very carefully to avoid injury.

Once the blade is clean, use a soft cloth to apply a small amount of metal polishing paste to the surface to be cleaned. Rub the paste with light to moderate pressure in a circular motion. Then buff to a high luster with a soft dry cloth. Do not allow the paste to dry on the surface. Repeat as necessary.

Once clean, lightly oil the blade with a compound like WD-40 and wipe off excess to provide a barrier against moisture.

Storing Your Blade

Scabbards and sheaths were designed for the safe carry of a sword or dagger to protect the wearer and the edge from damage, however this is not the preferred long term storage method for any steel. The tight fitting nature of scabbards can be prone to trap moisture from the air and other sources. Leather scabbards are typically tanned with chemicals or lacquered to condition it; great for the leather but bad for your steel long term.

We recommend that you store our blades in a cool dry environment after cleaning and protecting them. Long term storage could mean months to years depending on the environment it’s kept in.