| Do you have any medieval swords? If you do, then | | | | your sword will stay sharp for extended periods of |
| you probably know what the hype is all about. | | | | time. This also means that the sword can and will |
| Something about buying a medieval sword is very | | | | rust if you don't take care of it. |
| magical and surreal to most people. | | | | To prevent your sword from rusting, simply keep a |
| With so many options available right now, which style | | | | light coat of oil or Vaseline on your blade after every |
| is best for you? In this article I hope to explain the | | | | use and dry it off with a towel if it becomes wet. |
| basics of medieval swords to you so that your next | | | | 2. Take your time when removing the sword from |
| purchase goes very smoothly! | | | | it's scabbard. You should get used to the way that |
| When you hear the word medieval sword, what type | | | | the sword slides out and save your fingers from |
| of image comes into your head? I usually picture a | | | | being split wide open! |
| long, double-edged sword with a straight hand guard. | | | | 3. Don't forget to take care of your stainless steel |
| You might picture a Japanese Samurai sword with a | | | | swords also! I suggest that you lubricate these |
| curved blade and round hand guard. | | | | swords just like you would with your carbon steel |
| No matter what type of medieval sword you prefer, | | | | blades. Again, without proper care your stainless steel |
| there are a few ideas that you should keep in mind | | | | swords will rust and corrode. |
| when shopping for your next sword: | | | | Now that you've got these things down, don't miss |
| 1. Most medieval swords are made with medium to | | | | your chance to buy a medieval sword at the best |
| high carbon steel. What this means to you is that | | | | possible price. |