TECHNIQUE
***ALWAYS EXERCISE SAFETY WHEN HANDLING ANY SHARP OBJECTS!***
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Sword Cleaning, Maintenance and Sharpening
Most people keep one of these kits handy for cleaning. You can use alternate materials, but I do like these. Check Amazon, martial arts supply stores and sword suppliers for them.
Next, visit the following link for a "proper" tutorial on cleaning your precious blade:
KATANA CLEANING
If you need to disassemble your sword, please visit the following link:
DISASSEMBLY
So, you've been out in the backyard hacking your mats and water-filled jugs. How do you know when your blade is dull? Visit the following link for info:
Is My Blade Dull?
Now that you've determined that it is time to sharpen your blade--make sure you do it right! So many people do not. Don't ruin your sword, please. Visit the following link for a GREAT guide on how to sharpen your sword:
SHARPENING GUIDE
There are some really economical kits out there to get you started, but you'll still need to gather a few extra materials. Here is a great kit.
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