Japanese Sword (Shinken)

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MAINTENANCE

Regular mc is necessary for all Japanese katana! Before using a sword, make sure that components are not loose. Primary areas to check, before use, include the mekugi, tsuka and tsuba. If any of these parts rattle or move; avoid using the sword, until the affected area is secured.

Depending on the frequency of use, one should disassemble a sword every 1-3 months and oil the blade. One will require a sword maintenance kit, including nugui-gami or flannel cloth, sword oil, uchiko powder (preferably in a silk sack) and a mekugi-nuki (hammer for the bamboo peg.)

The mekugi-nuki has a pointed shaft. Use the point to push the bamboo peg out of the hole in the tsuka. Once the peg is removed, (some shinken are constructed with two pegs), gently slide the tsuka off the nakago and remove the other accessories.

Before oiling the blade, it is recommended to remove the old oil. Using the uchiko sack, lightly tap the blade along its length. Apply the powder sparingly! The powder will absorb the old oil. Use nugui-gami or flannel to remove the powder. Be sure to wipe the blade slowly and gently, being very cautious of sharp hassaki.

Once the blade is clear of uchiko powder, apply a new coating of oil. Use a clean sheet of flannel cloth to apply new oil. Again, being cautious of the sharp blade ! Be sure to oil the entire sword, including the nakago! Once oiling is complete, reassemble the sword, starting with the habaki.

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