What should I do with those scratches?

[djcollection]

Some of you may have noticed my earlier post about those scratches on the shinogiji.

 

While browsing through the old posts in the forum, it's no surprise hat most experienced members here are against amateur polish of any kinds, so I'm not gonna go down that path.

 

Just wondering is it worth it to get a professional polish done (just to get rid of the scratches)? Or should I just accept it as it is and better off doing nothing? Seems like there's really no middle ground on this.  

 

What do you all think?

 

 

 

[Ken-Hawaii]

Is your blade used in a martial art? If so, just leave it as-is. If it's a polished, papered blade, then I suggest contacting Woody Hall (hawaii.togishi@yahoo.com) & ask him what he suggests. He might have some ideas on cleaning out the saya, too.

[Stephen]

Im sure Woody could do with finger stones at minimal cost.

Like Ken said run it buy him hell let you know.

[Alex A]

Just a few light scratches, worth taking steel off the blade?

[djcollection]

Yes, this gendaito is for iai use but not papered.

 

I'm not gonna use it for tameshigiri as I have other functional swords to do the job. I'll email Woody to see what he suggests. 

 

THanks Ken!

Is your blade used in a martial art? If so, just leave it as-is. If it's a polished, papered blade, then I suggest contacting Woody Hall (hawaii.togishi@yahoo.com) & ask him what he suggests. He might have some ideas on cleaning out the saya, too.

[djcollection]

Will do!

Im sure Woody could do with finger stones at minimal cost.
Like Ken said run it buy him hell let you know.

[djcollection]

Guess I'm being a bit pedantic here  :doh:If I leave it as it is, maybe time will remind me it's no big deal    

Just a few light scratches, worth taking steel off the blade?

 

Just a few light scratches, worth taking steel off the blade?

[SAS]

I made the tool Ken was referring to in the other post by taking an inexpensive riffler file, cutting it in half, and brazing both ends to a piece of 1/8 steel stock about 3 feet long; this allows the ability to ease the fit of saya and remove grit when necessary. Ask me privately if you want some further guidance.

[Greg F]

As you mention most experienced people here are against amateur polishing they are also against using nihonto to practice with. Its all about preserving as it should be. Just my opinion.

 

Greg

[djcollection]

Hi Greg, I got other reproduction blades to practice my cutting skills with. I don't mind scuffs/scratches on those blades, but not for this one.

As you mention most experienced people here are against amateur polishing they are also against using nihonto to practice with. Its all about preserving as it should be. Just my opinion.

Greg

[djcollection]

PM

I made the tool Ken was referring to in the other post by taking an inexpensive riffler file, cutting it in half, and brazing both ends to a piece of 1/8 steel stock about 3 feet long; this allows the ability to ease the fit of saya and remove grit when necessary. Ask me privately if you want some further guidance.

[Alex A]

Guess I'm being a bit pedantic here  :doh:If I leave it as it is, maybe time will remind me it's no big deal    

 

No, understandable.

 

I was buying a sword some time ago, noticed a scratch in the photos and asked the dealer if he could polish it out. He told me me what I told you about removing steel and it did make me think. If these swords are going to be around for many years to come then maybe its better to just accept the odd blemish.

 

Prevention is better than cure, do you draw the blade properly? (on the mune and not sideways), touch of oil on the blade?. 

 

As mentioned in the other thread, I would get the shirasaya checked out. Had a similar issue with one of my blades, warped saya, maybe some debris.

 

Always move your swords out of the way when folk come around, unless you want scratches and dinked saya.

[djcollection]

Yes Alex, I draw the blade on the mune not sideways. But I had oil wiped off when I received it.

 

I've decided to accept the blemish and live with it - not doing anything about it. 

 

No, understandable.

 

I was buying a sword some time ago, noticed a scratch in the photos and asked the dealer if he could polish it out. He told me me what I told you about removing steel and it did make me think. If these swords are going to be around for many years to come then maybe its better to just accept the odd blemish.

 

Prevention is better than cure, do you draw the blade properly? (on the mune and not sideways), touch of oil on the blade?. 

 

As mentioned in the other thread, I would get the shirasaya checked out. Had a similar issue with one of my blades, warped saya, maybe some debris.

 

Always move your swords out of the way when folk come around, unless you want scratches and dinked saya.