Weapons Care

engar · 3rd February 2005, 11:22 PM

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.

Andrew · 3rd February 2005, 11:31 PM

Welcome to the forum.

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

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

Jens Nordlunde · 6th February 2005, 04:29 PM

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

Jens

Yannis · 11th February 2005, 07:51 PM

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?

Robert · 12th February 2005, 04:34 AM

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?

Rivkin · 12th February 2005, 05:11 AM

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.

Mark · 13th February 2005, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

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?

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.

Robert · 13th February 2005, 04:28 AM

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.

3rd February 2005, 11:22 PM	#1
engar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 14	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.

11th February 2005, 07:51 PM	#4
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	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?

3rd February 2005, 11:31 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Welcome to the forum. Here's a link to an article on this topic from SFI: http://swordforum.com/articles/ams/conservation.php

6th February 2005, 04:29 PM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	Hi engar - welcome, should you have problems - or be in doubt - ask before you go ahead Jens

12th February 2005, 04:34 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	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?

12th February 2005, 05:11 AM	#6
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	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.

13th February 2005, 04:28 AM	#8
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	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.