Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post

Dimasalang · 27th November 2009, 05:49 PM

I also use linseed on strips of rattan but not a lot. Rattan soaks up oil easier and faster then wood. Soaking a rattan stick for long periods of time will make the stick last longer but will make it a lot heavier...on top of that, take a long time to dry, will always leak at the ends, always feel oily, and can make the stick too soft. Id suggest using linseed liberally on the strips...rub it in, let it soak just a bit(you can see it soak in), then wipe it off.

I met some Kendo practitioners who use linseed on their Shinai swords(made of bamboo). They don't soak it too long as it will get to heavy the longer it soaks and can offset the balance of the bamboo sword.

27th November 2009, 05:49 PM	#2
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	I also use linseed on strips of rattan but not a lot. Rattan soaks up oil easier and faster then wood. Soaking a rattan stick for long periods of time will make the stick last longer but will make it a lot heavier...on top of that, take a long time to dry, will always leak at the ends, always feel oily, and can make the stick too soft. Id suggest using linseed liberally on the strips...rub it in, let it soak just a bit(you can see it soak in), then wipe it off. I met some Kendo practitioners who use linseed on their Shinai swords(made of bamboo). They don't soak it too long as it will get to heavy the longer it soaks and can offset the balance of the bamboo sword.