A sword is defined as any long-edged piece of metal which can be used for cutting, thrusting and slashing during battles. It has a blade and hilt with one or two edges used for cutting and striking as well as a point for thrusting. Swords are such rarity in a world of semi-automatics and rocket launchers where knights wielding swords are only those found in RPGs (role playing games) and online games. Even Samurais from old families in Japan wear their kitanas on their sides only during official ceremonies or celebrations where customs are strictly followed.
Maintaining swords and other blades or knives only takes a few steps and grains of common sense. Most swords kept inside glass casings may still need some regular check up and cleaning most especially if some moisture gets inside. Extra care is however much needed for these bladed weapons if they are often handled or are exposed to different elements such as those which are displayed on walls or mantles.
Here are some products from Realm Collections which can help you maintain the beauty and quality of your sword collection which you can pass on to many generations to come:
- Metal Glo Professional Polishing Paste - A premium quality polishing paste, perfect for cleaning and polishing any metal surface such as stainless and carbon steel, brass, gold, silver, chrome, copper, and many other hard surfaces. However, this product is not recommended for anodized, gun blued, or other thin plated surface such as blade etches.
- Windlass Rust Blocker - The metal seeking vapors in this amazing Rust Blocker form an invisible layer of electrochemical inhibitors that seal any type of metal against air and moisture with the same Vapor Phase Corrosion Technology (VpCl) as used in the Army and NATO. It has an easy spray-on application that removes dirt & grime and seals bare metal for long lasting protection. Perfect for all our metal products including swords, axes, and daggers among many others.
Deluxe Japanese Sword Care Kit – This kit’s major purpose is to make sure the blade does not oxide or rust and this kit contains the products which allow for that. It contains a brass/awl hammer which is designed to easily dismantle the sword while the rice papers are used for cleaning oil from the blade. The extra large uchiko powder ball may be used afterwards and the bottle of chojil oil even after that to prevent rusting. The plastic container stores an oiled cloth and the parchment certificate/care sheet which are used to add that final touch to the sword’s beauty. All these items are included in a traditional wooden box with Japanese lettering. - Soft Arkansas Sharpening Stone, Medium Hard Arkansas Sharpening Stone and Arkansas Tristone Sharpening Stone Set – can be used for giving swords a natural sharpness and an extra fine finish.