Whether during training or at home, it is easy for the surface of the sword blade to become scratched. The result is sword scratches that not only look unsightly, but also form a gateway for rust that further damages the blade. Therefore, action should be taken as soon as possible if scratches appear on the blade. In this article, we would like to show you what can be done in this case to remove the superficial scratches.
Instructions for removing the blade scratches
Very superficial scratches on the sword blade can usually be removed by a normal maintenance procedure with Uchiko on a limestone basis. If the Uchiko used has a very strong abrasive effect, it may also be possible to use Sword oil can be used at the same time as Uchiko to soften the effect of Uchiko.
1. the application of the Uchiko
Apply the Uchiko to the blade by tapping lightly on the back and sides of the blade with the ball of your foot (approx. every 5 cm). Never tap the cutting edge of the blade! As the powder is very fine, it should not come into contact with your eyes and should not be inhaled!
2. remove the sword care powder with the sword care cloth
The powder can now be wiped off the blade with a special sword cleaning cloth. It should always be wiped from the direction of the tsuba towards the tip of the sword. Care should also be taken to ensure that although scratches usually only affect a small part of the blade, the entire blade should always be treated evenly, as otherwise there may be visual differences on the blade.
3. repeat the first two steps
If necessary, steps 1 and 2 can be repeated. If scratches do not disappear, do not start working intensively on individual areas out of frustration, as this will make the blade surface look uneven.
4. oiling the blade
After the blade scratches have been treated in the previous steps, the blade should be oiled with high-quality blade oil, in particular to Prevent rust. To do this, the sword oil is dripped onto a suitable sword cloth and spread evenly from the tsuba towards the tip of the sword. At the end, only a thin coating of oil should be visible on the blade. Under no circumstances should the oil drip from the blade, droplets form on the blade or "free spots" without oil be visible on the blade. As there are different types of sword oil, we recommend our Article about different sword oils.
Note: Please note that these instructions only apply to small, superficial scratches and that incorrect application can also damage the blade. If the scratches do not disappear despite repeated, careful application, they are too deep in the material. The blade would then have to be repaired by a specialist, but this is usually very expensive. Small scratches can also simply be left on the blade. However, the blade should then be oiled even more carefully, as these areas are particularly susceptible to rust.
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Normal sword care can remove superficial scratches incidentally:
