CoastieMike Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 How often should I use traditional powder and choji oil on nihonto if it’s just for display? Also, is it fine to use choji oil on nakago and say tsuba? Mike Quote
nagamaki - Franco Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 Go to the ninonto forum and use the search box at the top of the page inserting the words "uchiko" and "oil", there you'll find many discussions on these topics. Thank you. 4 Quote
raynor Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 Yep, read those links. In short, NO oil on nakago and tsuba, ever. Regarding the nakago it's not that simple if we consider future generations but leave it til you know what you're doing. Microfiber cloth >>> uchiko powder unless you are literally wiping off the coagulated blood and guts of your enemies.. Quote
nagamaki - Franco Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 Yep, read those links. In short, NO oil on nakago and tsuba, ever. Regarding the nakago it's not that simple if we consider future generations but leave it til you know what you're doing. It's ok to use oil on the nakago, use a clean soft absorbent cloth to remove all excess. DO NOT RUB! Also, if there are any lacquer attributions on the nakago, I would not apply and completely avoid putting any oil on those kinds of features. And, when in doubt don't! 1 Quote
Oshy Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 By display, do you mean display within shirasaya as opposed to bare blade? 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 Mike, Welcome to NMB. Please read & heed https://to-ken.uk/resources/sword%20etiquette.html although the use of uchiko has become somewhat of a no-no (http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/16936-uchiko-considered-harmful/). Your blade should always have a very light film of choji oil o protect from rust, but be careful that there isn't so much that it runs into the saya. 1 Quote
jeremy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Posted April 18, 2020 I also have started using tsubaki oil on my swords. David, what makes you say it's the best oil out of interest? Cheers Jeremy Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted April 18, 2020 Report Posted April 18, 2020 There have been quite a few studies by our members on this topic, Jeremy, so do a quick search. Quote
jeremy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Posted April 18, 2020 Hey Ken, search function came up with heaps of oils that people use, I couldn't find a post which had the technical differences of tsubaki and choji oil. Is there a big difference in using either one? Quote
Gakusee Posted April 18, 2020 Report Posted April 18, 2020 http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/16521-nihonto-oil-a-study-part-2/?hl=derek&do=findComment&comment=172040 1 Quote
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