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How to Take Care of a High Quality Katana Sword

Author: Chan Sword
by Chan Sword
Posted: Jan 20, 2016

Katana in Japanese language is stands for "long sword", which was only operated by popular sword masters known as the Samurai. It is a single edged sword along with slight curve and sharp point. Initially, the sword was available as straight edged blades but the Japanese constructors altered its style to curve later. Now-a-days, one can easily purchase these Japanese swords online from any of the trusted stores. Basically, there are four kinds of katana available online to sell such as objects, Nihonto, production and custom katana. Both functional and decoration purpose you can use a katana as per your desired need.

High end katana sword is available online as a combination of reduced costs and great values. You can also pronounce this sword as samurai sword best suit for collectors, martial arts practitioners and for home owners who are looking for beautiful and uniquely crafted decorative items for their homes. The swords online available with a price beating guarantee so one have a good collection of katana at discounted prices. Wide selection of colors, blades, finishes, styles, forging techniques and steels types is available online so one would not feel difficulty to find his favorite sword. These items are designed with aesthetic pleasing and attractive appeal so the home owners can use them an antique piece for home decoration.

Before being ready to sell, the katana sword undergoes various testing processing in order to determine their performance and quality. They are bended to inspect their elasticity and if they are returned in their original form after testing, the swords are considered as superior quality swords.

How to Care a Katana Sword

The sword contains extremely sharp brand that sometimes may cause for an injury. So, please be sure to utilize extreme caution while start following the below steps.

  • Make sure that the sword should perfectly fit into the provided sheath in a tight and precise manner in order to reduce the possibility of accidental unsheathing.
  • If you want to remove the sword from the sheath, first, hold the sheath with one hand strongly and push the guard away with your thumb.
  • If you want to clean the katana, use a cotton cloth, rice paper, sword oil and powder ball for cleaning purpose.
  • First, apply the oil onto the sword and use a rice paper to wipe the blade down for cleaning.
  • Therefore, use power balls to dust the blade in a tight manner, after which, use rub the powder with the cotton cloth over the blade. Repeat the process until you will see that both sides of blade have been polished properly. Apply 2-3 drops of oil to the blade and do not touch it until its sheathing.
  • Sheath perfectly the blade.
About the Author

Chan is a China’s martial art expert he wrote most of his article about the weapon technology, the making, uses and about many others.

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