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mariusgmioc · 21st May 2023, 09:06 PM

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.

21st May 2023, 09:06 PM	#16
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,870	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.