Carbon is probably the oldest and still the most used and authentic sword material . This material as been used since the medieval ages to forge swords and is still used in our current society.
The problem that comes with this type of material is that Carbon steel rusts very easily. So if you are a collector or any other kind of sword lover, you need to take real good care of your carbon steel swords.
The two most important rules are:
- Keep your sword out of contact with air
- Keep your sword out of contact with moisture
All parts of your swords that are made of some sort of carbon allow are vulnerable. From Wrapped handles to the tips of the blade, you should always makes sure that there is a light layer of oil applied to these parts to prevent rust.
Sword made of carbon steel should never be stored in their sheath to avoid the formation of moisture. Unless you carefully grease or oil your sheath, you should follow this rule religiously. If you choose to oil or grease your swords sheath, take note that you must check on them periodically to make sure they stay in perfect shape.
Storage
It is very important to make sure your swords are not stored in a humid environment. Take not that every point of contact on your sword is a potential place for water to condense. Make sure you choose your storage carefully.
The best way to take care of this type of swords is to use oil or wax. Some sword maintenance kit are available to help you keep your collection at its best. More on that aspect very soon.
