Damascus Katana

How often should I clean my sword?

I have a Damascus steel katana, and a cleaning kit. How often should I clean it.

http://www.gungfu.com/cart-htm/htm-resources/articles-sword-care-maintenance.htm

this should answer all your future questions (unless you do something stupid with the blade) and remove the temptation to abuse you from me- my husband is a sword instructor so I get a bit tetchety when I see somebody who doesn’t know anything about blades in possession of one

Trueswords Review – Damascus Katana – By Will Keith

Calphalon Katana Cutlery 14-Piece Set $248.50 Calphalon Katana Series cutlery features thirty-three layers of stainless steel. This time-honored layering process not only imparts exceptional sharpness, but allows the blade to retain its edge longer for enduring high performance results. The integrated bolster design allows for proper full-blade technique and smooth slicing. The patented, ergonomic handle is contoured for comfort and balanced …

Calphalon Katana Cutlery 18-Piece Set $404.99 Calphalon Katana Series cutlery features thirty-three layers of stainless steel. This time-honored layering process not only imparts exceptional sharpness, but allows the blade to retain its edge longer for enduring high performance results. The integrated bolster design allows for proper full-blade technique and smooth slicing. The patented, ergonomic handle is contoured for comfort and balanced …

Calphalon Katana Cutlery 3-1/2-Inch VG Paring Knife $25.00 KN10035VS Features: -VG-1 Japanese steel for exceptional sharpness and ultimate edge retention.-Damascus style blade clad with 33 stainless steel layers for distinctive style, exceptional rigidity and rust resistance.-Traditional blade shapes enhanced for ease of use and precision.-Integrated bolster design provides a secure, comfortable grip and offers increased control.-Ergonomic poly-resign ha…

United Cutlery UC2617D GI Joe Snake Eyes Katana Sword Damascus $109.97 G.I. Joe, Snake Eyes Katana Damascus…

United Cutlery UC2618D GI Joe Storm Shadoe Katana Sword Damascus $214.59 United Cutlery – Damascus Edition – GI Joe Storm Shadow Katana with Rayskin Wrapped Handles. Model: UC2618D. 38 1/4″ overall. 27 1/8″ hand forged Damascus steel blade with double fuller grooves and etched G.I. Joe emblem. White leather and rayskin wrapped handle. Stainless tsuba and pommel. White leather and rayskin wrapped wooden scabbard. Also includes a decorative white wooden display stand and…

Kanetsune Takumi-Katana Kb219 3.75inch Damascus Blue Steel 15layers Plain Blade 8.27inch Overall $83.60 We named this knife “TAKUMI-KATANA”….

Hand Forged Carbon Steel Sword 53 inches Full Tang $49.34 One solid piece of hand forged carbon steel stretches the entire length of this never before seen sword. The massive naginata style blade is 27 3/4 long and equipped with deep double blood grooves. The solid hardwood handle is finished with black nylon cord wrapping. This primitive sword is constructed for functional action..No frills or lace, just one big piece of mean steel. 53 1/2 overall….

Shinwa White Knight White Cord Katana Sword Damascus $111.25 Shinwa swords have a quality standard like no other and you won’t find a more functional or beautiful katana at this price! This sword measures 41 3/4″ overall, and features a 28 3/4″ hand-forged black Damascus steel blade that has been folded more than 2,000 times for pure cutting power. The blade offers a heavy blood groove in the traditional katana design and is build to perform with razor shar…

Shinwa Green Nodachi Damascus Steel Sword $89.98 The weapon wielded by Zatoichi, the famous blind swordsman character of Japanese films and television, provides the design for this superb Shinwa sword. As with all Shinwa swords, this one has been expertly crafted and heat tempered for exceptional functionality. The Green Nodachi measures 40 1/4″ in length. Offers a heat-forged 28 3/8″ blade of heat tempered Damascus steel and is build to perfo…