is there such a thing as a waterproof sword/blade?

Henk · 23rd July 2008, 01:06 PM

No, after etching the blade must be dried very good and after drying the blade is oiled to prevent rusting.
Even blued and browned blades and firearms have to be oiled to keep in good shape.

Rich · 23rd July 2008, 01:15 PM

If steel could be made "waterproof" (prior to invention of "stainless" steel
in the early part of the 20th C), there would be a LOT more antique knives
and swords around :-) Don't we wish!

Rich S

23rd July 2008, 01:06 PM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	No, after etching the blade must be dried very good and after drying the blade is oiled to prevent rusting. Even blued and browned blades and firearms have to be oiled to keep in good shape.

23rd July 2008, 01:15 PM	#2
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	If steel could be made "waterproof" (prior to invention of "stainless" steel in the early part of the 20th C), there would be a LOT more antique knives and swords around :-) Don't we wish! Rich S