UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons SA & NSKK Dagger Forum Products for cleaning and dagger maintenance

Good evening everybody!

I just received my 1st dagger, an unissued SA, and I would like some hints on its 'maintenance'

By checking out other forums, I would use nevrdull first, then just a few REN wax, wait 'till it's dry then remove it

Since I live in an extremely humid and 'salty' city, I would like to take really good care of the scabbard, can I use ren wax on the scabbard or there is a better/more specific product?

once all the cleaning is done, I would like to expose the dagger in a small showcase, does it make sense or it's better to leave it in the scabbard?

I know, that's a lot of questions, but maybe this subject and the answers of the wiser gurus of the forum can be helpful for a lot of people

Thank you in advance!

PLEASE NO NEVRDULL if you don´t want to destroy the character of any dagger!!! You also can forget any resale for a comparable (to buying) price.

Renaissance Wax is ok. But be careful on laquered parts. Might get too shiny.

Regards,

Thanks Wotan,

So should I just use renwax or there is a better product than nevrdull to be used before?

If I put the dagger back in the scabbard, does it make sense to put just a little bit of oil on the blade in order not to damage the blade?

If it's unissued I would start cleaning it.

Don't use oil. It will eventually attract dirt and it can be very damaging to plated blades by causing the plating to lift.

Renwax lightly applied works on everything.

John

Sorry, my mistake... I wouldn't clean it...

Darn it, Panzerfaust!

I just went and cleaned all my minty daggers based on your advice.



John

Well then there's only one solution John...send them all to me and I'll take care of them! LOL

G

Any particular product or advice for properly cleaning the blade?

Also, the dagger is unissued but the plating next to the guards is starting to show some mild oxidation and corrosion, I would definitely stop it and preserve the best shape possible, any tip?

If you wish to clean the blade simichrome paste and a soft cloth can be used.
Put a small pea sized amount on the blade and rub across the blade starting near the grip (the same way as the cross grain).
You can use a clean piece of the cloth to clean the paste off.
Don't go mad though you can do harm and be careful near any motto.

The plated cross guards react with the moisture in the wood and over time cause the plating to oxidise and lift. You cannot really remedy this but a small amount of spray oil (WD40 here in the UK) can be wiped over the cross guards with a cloth to help slow down further oxidisation.

Please note cleaning blades will not get rid of most marks and is only normally done to remove grease and fine marks.

When you see the comment along the lines 'there is some greying to the blade which should clean off', it will not !!!

Hope this helps