or will it rust i know stainless steel wont but if this is a better quality metal it wont rust right? i mean it is hand forged and all
2007-01-28 06:16:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
first off whether a sword will rust or not does not determine the quality of the steel.
Stainless steel is the absolute worst steel for swords. It might work for a ginsu kitchen knife but not a 3ft long tool of war. (obsolete- but still a tool of war).
you still do need to oil it. mineral oil is your best bet.
here are some basic articles from sword forum international (a website that sword students and enthusiests exchange ideas and argue) on some points of interest to you.
1- sword care:
http://swordforum.com/sfu/primer/sharpening.html
http://swordforum.com/sfu/primer/oiling.html
2- sword quality:
http://swordforum.com/sfu/primer/wellmade.html
most of this relates to european swords- but the heat treatment section and other parts of it are relevant to all swords (just not the sword structure).
http://swordforum.com/sfu/primer/heattreatment.html
http://swordforum.com/sfu/primer/thebest.html
2007-01-29 04:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's carbonized steel, then yes...it will rust. Being that it will rust, you will have to keep it properly oiled.
On a carbon steel blade, even the oil on human skin can rust the metal's chemical composition....much less direct water exposure or humidity.
Use a mineral oil, and a proper dry cloth....oil, wipe, re-sheath. Nothing complicated.
2007-01-28 07:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by Manji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Carbon steels do require protection from rust.
It is not the "Quality" of steel that makes it corrosion resistant,
it is it's "Content",it's make up.
The amount of alloying elements such as "Chrome" & "Nickel"
impart qualities of both strength and corrision resistance.
The presence of carbon brings "Hardenabilty" to the steel.
There is not a single "Stainless Steel" that will equal the edge holding capability of "High Carbon Steel"
The drawback is of course is it's lack of corrosion resistance.
2007-01-28 06:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes oil it with 3 in 1 oil.
2016-05-24 05:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both will rust if your not careful,carbon more so. spray them with wd 40 lightly and wipe off excess
2007-01-28 06:26:14 · answer #5 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the care and attention to your sword:
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/care.htm
2007-01-28 06:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by tonkatruk_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋