I bought a stainless steel sword in toledo, Spain but I am not sure how to correctly clean it. Would a regular stainless steel cleaner work?
2007-10-27 09:08:42 · 4 answers · asked by John Belushi 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Although stainless steel, 420 and 440 series being the most common, is thought by many to be invulnerable to corrosion, this is not true. With stainless steel, one must be more cautious because the evidence of corrosion does not show itself as quickly as it does on carbon steel.
Most "wall hanger" swords are made of Stainless Steel. If there is bronze on the handle, you should put a light coat of oil or grease on it to protect it from deep tarnishing.
However, the blade will not easily rust. Stainless steel can rust if it is in direct contact with water. But it is easily polished away and restored to its original shine.
Preventive maintenance should be used as described for the carbon steel swords, however you may choose to use a good metal polish periodically.
NOTE: Although 420 and 440 stainless steels are excellent for knives, they are inappropriate for functional swords. However, stainless steel is great choice for display and decorative swords.
2007-10-27 13:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by kokopoko2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's made of Stainless Steel, I'd imagine Stainless Steel cleaner would work.
Otherwise, you can always try a rag with some alchohol on it. But Stainless Steel cleaner should work fine. Unless you've got blood or something on it...*wink*
EDIT: Oh, and use a rag/cloth without those little hairs on it. They'll stick to the sword, and it'll make it look dirty.
2007-10-27 16:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Acme sword cleaner
2007-10-28 20:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by ec1177 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if its stainless why is it dirty? if it is already clean just give it a light coat of oil,
2007-10-27 17:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by William B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋