Sword Polishing?

[Kirk Freeman]

I have 8 cut swords that I use for training. I have been hitting it hard this Spring and Summer, 4 sometimes 6 times a week with sword drills, sticky swords, dummy training, the form, etc.

They are getting fairly freckled and dinged up.

Anyone have a recommendation for getting them polished?

Polished only, do NOT need an edge on these. I manage to hurt myself with them unsharpened enough as it is.

 

[foszoe]

With a title like that, I had to make sure this wasn't in the break room..

I have 8 cut swords that I use for training. I have been hitting it hard this Spring and Summer, 4 sometimes 6 times a week with sword drills, sticky swords, dummy training, the form, etc.

They are getting fairly freckled and dinged up.

Anyone have a recommendation for getting them polished?

Polished only, do NOT need an edge on these. I manage to hurt myself with them unsharpened enough as it is.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I had to make sure this wasn't in the break room..

Ditto. Hadnt heard that euphemism in a while.

Carry on...

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

You can get a Polish kit on eBay for cheap. Basically a powder ball (uchiko) and choji oil. Any scrap rags can be used. I use gun cleaning cloths. You'll run out of oil long before powder. There are alternative methods but this is most common practice for standard blades below show quality.

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[Leadeye]

Put an edge on them and clear some brush.

 

[Birds Away]

All I know is it is simply not done in polite company.

 

[Alpo]

The men usually ride her into town, Sir!

 

[chezuki]

Just here for the giggity.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

You can get a Polish kit on eBay for cheap.

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So is a Polish kit on Ebay actually from Poland?

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

If it's a Polish polish, then yes. Otherwise spell check makes it European without merit.

So is a Polish kit on Ebay actually from Poland?

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[LockStocksAndBarrel]

 

[Thor]

If it's a practice weapon how about the quick application of a Scotchbrite pad? Maybe a little steel wool. I also use Johnson's Paste Wax on them after tidying them up a bit...then whack away.

 

[printcraft]

When you find a good practitioner you stick with them.

 

[rhino]

I have 8 cut swords that I use for training. I have been hitting it hard this Spring and Summer, 4 sometimes 6 times a week with sword drills, sticky swords, dummy training, the form, etc.

They are getting fairly freckled and dinged up.

Anyone have a recommendation for getting them polished?

Polished only, do NOT need an edge on these. I manage to hurt myself with them unsharpened enough as it is.

1. Of what metal are the blades made?
2. What sort of damage has been done and to what extent?
3. What are your expectations in terms of polishing?

Kits for polishing Japanese blades aren't going to help deep scratches and dings unless you have 300 years to work on them and you're not prone to tendonitis. Depending the metal and construction, bead blasting might be the best alternative. It will hide a lot of damage and a useful finish.

 

[EPeter213]

Any reason not to use Flitz and a felt wheel in a drill?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KWxjShHl4E

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Ditto. Hadnt heard that euphemism in a while.

Carry on...

Come on, guys, you know that I am well beyond double entendre humor. Now . . . how do you say G36 in German?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Come on, guys, you know that I am well beyond double entendre humor. Now . . . how do you say G36 in German?

G sechsunddreißig?

 

[actaeon277]

G (gee) is pronounced (geh, or gay)

 

[Alpo]

I've used Norton blending wheels on firearms and parts for years. They come in various levels of abrasiveness. You probably need only a fine grade. Available from Brownells and metalworking suppliers.

 

[actaeon277]

G (gee) is pronounced (geh, or gay)

and the rest "36" (sex-und-drei-sig)