21st May 2023, 09:06 PM | #15 |
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Austria
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Oily oppinion
I do not use anything but mineral oil. All plant-based and animal oils alter their properties quite fast and may even become rancid.
I spoke with very reputed Japanese swords dealers and they also recommend mineral oil as it is much more stable in time. |
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cleaning, mistakes, patina, preservation, restoration |
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