Weapons Care
 

Hi,
I new at the forum and in the collectors world and I would like to know how to conserve weapons. Any kind of help will be thanked.
Thanks.

Welcome to the forum.

Here's a link to an article on this topic from SFI:

http://swordforum.com/articles/ams/conservation.php

Hi engar - welcome,
should you have problems - or be in doubt - ask before you go ahead :)
Jens

Chemistry anyone?
 

Today I noticed some new rust in an old blade. It was very close to a silver ornament that looks fragile so I had to be careful.

I didnt tried the usual way, oil and rubbering, but a spray I bought few months ago for another reason. This spray is based on MoS2 (Molybdenum Disulfide). It is made for removing rust from bolts, screws, locks etc.

It removed the rust fast and easy. Also, the container says that it leaves a lubricating film that reduces wear etc.

The question is, should I leave it on? Or I have to clean it with another oil? What this MoS2 is doing exactly? Chemistry anyone?

I've checked the link above and other places and I cannot find anything on the care of horn grips. Can anyone offer some suggestions on what to use on horn grips that are old and cracked to help keep them from becoming worse?

Well, I know nothing about chemistry, by MoS2 should be what it is - product of reaction in between of molibden and sulfur. I think it probably leaves Molibden on the blade, and sulfur removes the oxygen from the patina. Fugh.

I don't really know any chemistry so please correct me.

I have used mineral oil (sold in pharmacies as a laxative) to good affect. Baby oil will also work, but you get the perfume smell.

Mark,
I've been using mineral oil on the blades of my knives and swords for quite a while, I just didn't know if it was safe to use on the horn grips or not. Thank you for your answer. :D