Sword Polishing?

[actaeon277]

I'm kinda surprised a thread on "sword polishing" doesn't have 600 pages of funny retorts.

 

[Alpo]

Some people just don't know how to tell a joke.

 

[actaeon277]

Some people just don't know how to tell a joke.

Or, they're worried it's .....

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Well, that was helpful . . . not.

Nev-R-Dull and a documentary on trains, wiped them down with a RemOil cloth and then some sewing machine oil. Took 2 hours but they are shiny again.

Anyone use anything to keep training swords shiny?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

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.

1. Uncertain. They were only $200 so I can't imagine a nice steel.

2. Freckles of rust. Likely from me sweating on them.

3. As shiny as I can.

What's bead blasting cost?

 

[HoughMade]

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[Hawkeye]

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[EPeter213]

Kirk just needs to work on delivery. shoulda been 3-G-6. drei geh sechs