IS there a guide about how to treat swords with this product? I have few swords with the silicone oil coating, and would like to clean them first.
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Unfortunately silicone oil is rather difficult to remove completely. However, toluene seems to work fairly well. There is some evidence that Simple Green is fair at removing silicone oil, and denatured alcohol may also work, although it tends to evaporate before it works. As far as treating swords, I have no real information as I only work with wood. However, I would think that 2 or 3 coats might do the trick. Have you tried searching using sword and Renaissance Wax as key words?
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I used alcohol and patch cloths to degrease. Wipe with clean cloth. Then apply wax immediately. Most degreasers should do fine so long as they don't etch (obviously). The longer the metal is unprotected the more likely it will corrode / tarnish. Work in small areas is safest.
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Hi if you had Japanese sword do not use it is veteran old way Japanese CHOJI oil is better .If you had western style swords you can do anything clean or not dosn't matter.I think silicone oiled just fine.
655576
Always do prep....clean with wire brush as best as possible....remove any oil or grease by cleaning with denatured alcohol or some comparable solvent
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In response to Jordans question "Does the sword have a polished glossy finish? Yes it does it comes moderately sharp it looks good but I cant seem to get the blade out even when I tap the peg out I think they use glue as well but that is ok because I practice allot and its solid. you cant beat it for the money I thought about ordering a few more!
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I would definitely not use oil. It will get all over the pointer, your hands, and anything you touch with the pointer, and be hard to wipe off. You might try silicone spray. Extend the pointer fully, lay it on old newspapers or something that you don't mind getting the spray on, and spray it thoroughly. Collapse and extend it a few times right away while the silicone is still wet, then leave it extended until it dries. Don't wipe it off. When the silicone dries, it leaves a dry lubricant that isn't messy. That might work.
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I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope this helps.
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I have used mine more times than I am willing to count and never lubed it. I would say if you clean it right then you should not need to lube it. FYI when you take the blade off, before you move the slicer put the center screw back in or the rod will fall out.
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u need a light oil such as 3 in 1 oil couple drops on yur blade before and after u are done using it.
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I treated mine 3 times before I ever used it. Then after use, wipe it off and put on another light coat of oil.
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I clean my EAA Witness Elite in mine. Pick up some of the gun cleaner solution though, I used just water and dawn, it did a great job but the metal started to rust before I could get it all dried off and sprayed down with tri flow. Its the same cleaner that Hornaday sells just a lot less. I clean all kinds of things in it, from cpu heat sinks to handguns
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I use metal spatulas on mine...also make sure your oil is hot before adding food. Never use a spray oil. I prefer peanut or grapeseed oil. Something with a high smoke point. It is more like a wok than cast iron. For cleaning I use steel scour pads (not soap pads, not steel wool) to break up any major issues I might have. Also a green scotch brite pad. Usually just a damp cloth does it for me though. What are you trying to cook that sticks so badly? I suggest putting it in the oven with a light coat of grapeseed oil on about 250*F for about an hour....rubbing it with a little more after thirty minutes. Hope this helps. I use metal spatulas on mine...also make sure your oil is hot before adding food. Never use a spray oil. I prefer peanut or grapeseed oil. Something with a high smoke point. It is more like a wok than cast iron. For cleaning I use steel scour pads (not soap pads, not steel wool) to break up any major issues I might have. Also a green scotch brite pad. Usually just a damp cloth does it for me though. What are you trying to cook that sticks so badly? I suggest putting it in the oven with a light coat of grapeseed oil on about 250*F for about an hour....rubbing it with a little... » Read More I use metal spatulas on mine...also make sure your oil is hot before adding food. Never use a spray oil. I prefer peanut or grapeseed oil. Something with a high smoke point. It is more like a wok than cast iron. For cleaning I use steel scour pads (not soap pads, not steel wool) to break up any major issues I might have. Also a green scotch brite pad. Usually just a damp cloth does it for me though. What are you trying to cook that sticks so badly? I suggest putting it in the oven with a light coat of grapeseed oil on about 250*F for about an hour....rubbing it with a little more after thirty minutes. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I haven't had to oil it yet. Haven;t given it much thought. The one I carry daily or most frequently gets a work out on a lot of chores. Generlly I just wipe it off or if it I cut something I don't want to have become part of an apple I've decidde to eat at a later date, I simply wash it with soap & water. In rare cases I may put some ollive oil on my finger and wipe it down and dry off with a clean cloth, When I sharpen it I am more inclined to use olive oil, but hey! I'm Italian
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I took the blade off to clean it. Be advised the blade is very sharp. Watch how u handle it.
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Without buying an actual cleaning kit, my best advice would be to gently wipe it off with a micro fiber towel or cloth. All the same, I'd buy either a cleaning kit which will have everything you need, or gun oil. A small drop or two every 4-6 inches on both sides of the blade will help keep oxidation to a minimum. It just needs a small coat of oil every once in while. Nothing drastic.
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You can't clean stuff that get stuck between the blades. I threw mine away and wrote one of my only reviews ever for that very reason. Get a Broner. Works better AND you can clean it easily with a brush.
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I would not recommend, because if you destroy the integrity of the metal, you ruin the sword. And 2, only if you know someone personally who knew how to handle the engraving and do a decent job. My suggestion would be to place in a display case or stand and have an engraved plaque made stating what you would like.
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Yes you do! The blade is made of carbon steel and it will rust over time if it's not oiled. The amount of maintenance required depends on what you're doing with the sword. If you cut through plastic bottles filled with water or any type of fruit (especially citrus) you MUST clean, dry and oil the blade after. Any type of gun-oil will work, you don't need to hunt down any "special" oil, but just make sure not to over-oil the blade. One or two passes with an oiled rag should keep your blade rust-free for many years.
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After you clean the chain with the tool,you should wipe the chain with a cloth the rinse the chain with water.Allow it the air dry the you should put chain oil on it.Just read the instructions on the package :)