How To Clean Your Sword Without A Cleaning Kit 

I had my first sword a few days Ago just to be sure If there is an Intruder I would Go Water Breathing 3rd form

Another method that I use on my Katanas is wiping the blade with rubbing alcohol until dry then putting on a light coat of Renaissance micro crystalline wax.Never any oxidation or rust problems.

I really appreciate this I noticed my katana getting dirty but I never started fixing it until now

Great video. Most helpful. Thank you

Thank you. This is is the easiest at-home way i could find to polish a sword ▬▬ι═══════ﺤ.

PLEASE pinch the back of your blade and stroke the rag down metal. & NEVER face the blade towards you whilst cleaning it. These 2 simple things will prevent you from ever being cut cleaning

Thank you for this piece of information 🙏

I have found that by using circular cosmetic applicators work great on Katana blades along other steel blades, much easier to control and apply the necessary oils and cleaning solutions. Give them a try, as stated, they work great. Use very little oil for protection. Too much only contaminates the inside of the swords's sheathe.

That helps a lot thx😊

thanx bro for my birthday my moms ordering me a kikoku and I needed to know how to clean it before I get

Tried a lot of different staff and finally found best solution - White Diamond polish is the best, removed all small rust stains, as a bonus you get great polished blade

Try wrapping the rag around the mune or spine of the sword and cleaning it like that A little bit of oil goes a long way

I used to have a white e rag, it's red now I also used to have ten fingers

Thank you

Thats a rly nice katana

Wiping from the back can reduce risk of sliding yourself, with your hand on the opposite side of the edge

thanks bro am getting a ninjato and i need to know how to clean it first

Wow I have the same katana as you but mine has a yellow/golden colour 😮

Where did you buy your katana and how is it kalled

I've never seen anyone clean the blade with the edge facing into the hand. Turn the blade so you always run your hand along the back of the blade. I'd just add a proper cleaning kit is like 15-20 dollars, so if you have a real blade where you've invested hundreds of dollars, then it's a false economy to use second rate maintenance. Dont be so tight!

Found my grandfathers sword and it’s a bit dirty from no care. I’d really like to see how clean I can get it for him.

Hey can I have your opinion, I have several katanas and for one (my cheapest one lol) I clean it with 2 things .. 1. Gun cleaning wipes which u can buy at a Walmart and synthetic gun oil which u can buy at Walmart also however you can get one at a gun shop for 6-$ anyways so I get the wipes and wipe it clean then use the oil with the wipes to clean it off more and usually the white wipes get dark if it’s dirty then i apply a small amount of oil to the sword and it’s been working ! Ive been doing this for 2 years It hasn’t rusted and it’s a cheap 40$ katana.. I’m thinking of making a video with a similar title, lol .. anyways thanks for sharing the video I’ll try this method see how it goes !

Does hand sanitizer work? It may be a dumb question I don’t want to break it

Can you show us how katana cleaning are made

Since the comments say not to use baby oil, which is mineral oil, can you give us a sample brand name please? Great video!

I been using " Super QCG " You spray it on or spray on a dish and use a brush to apply. It doesn't live a stain, or anything and it will protect your sword, Knifes, Guns for a year. You Apply it as the direction say. leave on for 30 seconds and wipe dry. I never use oil. I have had sword for 40 years and never once rusted on me.

Can other oils work?

Thanks for the video man. So I should do this every few days or so?

HEY THATS THE SWORD I WAS LOOKING AT lol

i got my first sword about a month ago, and i'm curious is there any negative effects after using this method of cleaning?

Can I use baby oil

So the heroes that we see in tv shows were protagonists use katana but they have no access to oils means their sword should have been all rusty after just a couple of months.

Whats the difference between rubbing alcohol and that regular alcohol u can get at ur drugstore though?

Thank god now I can save my sword

Is it a must to oil the blade? When I received my swords they were oiled but I cleaned it off after a while since it collected dust. So my question is? Does one have to oil it even if it’s always on display and never used??

So I did everything correct, but what seems like a brown stain is now on my sword. Did I do something or chop the wrong type of fruit or what?

I actually have that same Katana. I just cleaned it today.

Hey, we have the same katana! Mine looks just like yours

How about baby oil?

What about underneath the handle don't get oil that

This video is from a while ago but. I have the same grip as yours except it's white. So now I have black stains on my grip. How can I get that off.

can be baby oil ??

What happens if i put to much oil by accident? Also will this clean fingerprints,blood brain matter etc off? (No i dont plan on killing someone i just want to know how well this works i have a sword i cherish very much so i would like to keep it as pristine as possible)

Can petroleum based oils be used? I know it will protect the steel, just wonder if it will harm wood or metal sheaths or other parts of the sword?

My sword is so rusty that we call it the tetnis blade

Can I use baby oil 😶

What do I do if I don't have oil? All I got is vegetable and canola oil. Also I already used rubbing alcohol and dried it up

Soap and water, dry with cloth and oil it when done Or mr clean magic eraser works well dont over think it

can we use any other oil besides mineral oil? i am from india and we don't have mineral oil sold in the market. And i really need to do something about my katana cos its starting to rust.

I know... choji oil only being available online IS irritating to say the least..

can i use baby oil instead of the mineral oil? sorry if its a stupid question...

YO THATS THE EXACT SWORD I USED TO HAVE😊

does it take care of stain and minor rust that is what I'm dealing with my katana

Problem my blade requires blood to clean the blade, Question how do I get the blood 😅

Just a question do you need the mineral oil

My katana blade is made of high carbon. Could I use gun oil to clean it?

I cut a banana and I tried cleaning it and now there is a black spot on my sword any tips to remove it?

Can use baby oil? Or something

does this go for all swords or just some swords

You need to always keep the blade edge facing up. Should bow to it before you begin. You did not oil the blunt side. You did not oil the habaki ethier.

Also Is it okay if the Sword Has no Hand guard?

i cleaned with extra virgin, will that be okay?

The guy forgets what the statue of liberty is . 😂 and he is American. Lmao

Just got my 1045 high carbon steel full tang katana and I keep putting little smudges on it. I need to clean it

I got a stainless steel Katana yesterday and I have no cleaning kit. Can you clean it using gun oil.

you guys do know if you use other stuff it culd rust your blade

I have a carbon based sword will this be ok

Where did you buy your sword?

can you use vegetable oil

I heard tea tree oil works. Is this true?

how much percent of rubbing alcohol should i use?

what about 1045 carbon steel

Can I use baby oil or extra virgin olive oil

Hey guys, anybody know if it would be ok to use WD40 to oil up my sword?

WE HAVE THE SAME SWORD

what about baby oil?

is baby oil ok?

what oil ?

Can I use singer oil instead of mineral oil?

Do tissue papers work as a substitute for the white rag?

Can you clean it with extra virgin?

can i use olive oil

Arigato

Christ is that you?

You still alive dude?

Do you need to oil your cosplay swords?

Is that tungiro sord

Could it be any oil?

As my grandmother would have said, "Lord have mercy," because this is all wrong.

0000 steel wool for rust??

light what

does it remove rust?

First thing you do is put on a thick leather glove . 😂

I need to remove some bamboo stains from my katana :\

What if your sword’s colored? I don’t wanna ruin my sword’s blade, and it’s blue Also, there’s a better way to wipe off your sword, that’s not only faster, but minimizes risk of getting cut. First, put a cloth on over your hand and shape your hand like a C. Then put it over the dull part of the sword and close your hand enough to have a firm grip on the blade. It’s supposed to resemble a katana sandwich. Then move your cloth along the blade. Done right, you should be able to wipe the blade in a single motion without a cut.

Sharp edge away from you

Hi my friend. With all my respect, please learn some more how really you have to take care of a samuray blade. You are doing it in a very wrong and so far dangerous way. Please do not get it personally. Best regards Val An acredeted member of To-Ken Assosiation of Great Britain, Collector and Restorer of Antique Samurai Swords