Okay, so now you have your Samurai Sword, you have paid good money for a functional sword and now you need to maintain it. The functional Samurai Swords are made of carbon steel and they require polishing and oil especially if you are doing cutting exercises. Carbon steel will rust or pit if it is not properly maintained, so we want to be sure that you are taking excellent care of your sword that you just invested good money in. If you have a non functional sword or a decorative sword, they are usually stainless steel and do not require any oiling at all.
We thought we could give you some easy steps in maintaining your sword to keep it in top condition. First be sure to purchase a Samurai Sword maintenance kit (Premium Sword Maintenance Kit shown in picture OH1003) unless your sword came with one. Then we can go over the five easy steps!
1. Use a sheet of harai gami (rice paper) or erufu (cotton cloth) to remove oil and debris from the blade. Please be sure to hold the sharp edge away from you while you are working on the blade.
2. Tap the uchiko (powder ball) lightly against the blade and continue tapping all the way to the tip of the blade.
3. After powdering the blade use a clean harai gami or erufu to polish the blade in a circular motion and repeat until the powder is dissolved.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other side of the blade
5. Apply a few drops of oil along each side of the blade and use a piece of harai gami or erufu to spread the oil evenly over the blade. Do not touch the blade before resheathing.
That's it! There may be a few terms in there that you are not familiar with, however, the maintenance kit comes with instructions as well and tells you what everything is. Maintaining your sword is an important part of owning a functional sword and you want to be sure that you keep it in great condition. Please buy your maintenance kit now and keep your Samurai Sword in top condition! If you have any questions, please contact us.
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