Katana Sword Cleaning Basics with Todd Norcross
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2014
- Sword expert Todd Ryotoshi Norcross shows a simple and quick way to clean open-grained high-end katana/samurai sword in this 2014 tutorial.
Sword cleaning kit required.
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finally i can get the blood off
niceu
See you we're cutting the turkey
@@animefan2454 yea 😅
Why you ain’t just swing it like an anime character 🙄
Bruh your sword doesn’t drink blood for power, cringe
Man, Katanas are such elegant weapons
Scarily beautiful, just like roses with thorns
Nice video! Tutorial really starts at 9:45. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you.
My god thank you!!
thank you!!
yall are so damn inpatient I would reccomend watching the whole thing at least once and then skip when you come back here. And iy is espeacially helpfull to know what you need if you need to buy the papers or anything seperatly or in bulk
@@lorenzosteele2531 absolutely agree, he goes over some really good and important information in the first few minutes, I mean it’s about a sword or bladed weapon that you spent probably a few thousand on so you’d think people would be patient and actually listen to the guy XD
this guy is the bob ross of sword cleaning.
Agree. I always tryied to pronounce each part...this guy helps me. Easier once you hear it spoken.
Dude I was looking for a comment like this because I was thinking the exact same thing lollll
This tutorial was very peaceful. Thank you for taking your time to make this. :)
Awesome Video! Of all the swords ever made, the katana will always be my favorite!
You are right but it's fine to touch a katana or sword when you are deflecting a sword or a thrust, and when you are preforming noto (return the sword to the saya) you use your hand to guide the sword into the saya.
I just bought a ryumon katana a few days ago so I'm new to all of this so I really appreciate that you are showing is how to maintain or katanas
It’s for removing the blade from the tsuba.
Thankyou I'm very happy to learn how to clean my katana!! I also appreciate that you took the time to explain what each part was so thankyou!
Finally, an explanation on how to use this stuff. I'm being serious when I say. Thanks, Master 🙏.
Very good and informative video! I have cleaned now my Katana for the very first time and it was awesome. Calm cleaning the sword with respect and passion. Love it!
I have cleaned my sword along with you and really had a blast
Amazing lectures as always.
Great video Todd! Thanks.
Amazing and super informative, i will be back to watch if i need any more help, Thank You🙏
Thank you sir for the video and the clear explanation.
Great video, thanks
Recently inherited one from some family, preciate it
Awesome!
Great video!
I been using regular mineral oil to clean my katana and my shit is looking pretty .
What brand do you use?
The oil he uses is mineral oil mixed with a small amount of clove oil. That's the mix the cleaning kit comes with. It's the traditional oil to use just in case you were still wondering
@@jacktheripper2746 you can use the mineral oil used in baby oil (99% of It in It) wich Is the same oil as the One used in the video. I use Johnson's baby oil for my katana and wakizashi
Good learning for sure
thanks a lot for the info big help
can't wait to join the sword gang once mine gets delivered
Never intentionally harm another. Do not battle if you can avoid it. Jimmy and Billy Lee are dragon masters now.
I clean my blade with WD 40 and an old T-shirt... seems like a superior method.
Wd40 gets rid of water but it isn’t an oil. For anything that rusts, use the proper type of oil.
@@MawoDuffer What kind of oil to use??
@@edvinjakus3928 Choji Oil
Outbound Flight or the oil that they give you with those maintenance kits
Outbound Flight can you use choji oil and an old t-shirt to clean?
I use my swords to chop low hanging branches and weeds or unwanted plant life in my yard. I get weird looks but the thing is so sharp it gets the job done. They say if its stupid but works it isn't stupid.
I do too. Sounds like more fun than a pair of boring shears. 😉
Thank you!
My left ear loved this video.
Useful information though, thank you!
Nice video man.
Thank you know I know how to clean my katana
Great video, Subbed!
What sword are you holding at 1:32?? Would love to know. Thanks for the great video!
nice video thanks
Is it a must to oil the blade?
When I received my swords they were oiled but I cleaned it off after a while since it collected dust.
So my question is? Does one have to oil it even if it’s just for display and never used??
Good question. Yes. Swords need to be wiped well every month or so. Oiling frequency depends on the humidity in the house, etc. In summer, oil and clean your blade even more. Make it a fun, meditative activity when watching a samurai movie. You can pick up decent sword/knife oil here www.amazon.com/Premium-Knife-Blade-Oil-Honing/dp/B082ZBDF2Q/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=180YG8NIX5B0A&keywords=sword+oil&qid=1655154424&sprefix=sword+oil%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A23ERW4QLAY31Z&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUEFCSVZKRkEzVlE5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODY5NjQ0M05ZTTUyTEoxVE1TQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTU2MDgyMUEwNTFIRkhGN1dMMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I just bought that exact wakizashi for $257.99 with shipping. I had to have it because I already have the matching tanto.
I really like the look with the smaller guard. I may at some point rewrap it in leather and in the battle wrap style.
the video is very informative, thank you! if i could suggest one thing? a better mic? the audio quality in this video is.....not good. i can hear what you are saying but it is almost constantly clipping or your gain is too high? idk but i enjoyed the info you provided!
The katana that I've got now wasn't very expensive, but it was quality made. I'm hoping to buy a Chen Po orchid katana next. I've also got a very nice Scottish claymore.
I just recently bought my first katana and there is some type of wax stuff in the saya. I figure it's to protect the blade but it make the blade dirty with it?
If you tend to use the katana for just li swinging around and not actually cutting anything since I use it instead of a wooden sword should you clean it afterwards all the time or still once or twice a month
Ok so I have a question I need answered if you use all of the cloths can you put them in the Laundry if so what setting does it need? If you can’t can you use cotton balls to wipe it and apply the oil? Please answere
how many times do i need to do it or how many times i need to do it as example once every 1 month once every week what best timing for it
Let’s say I finish cutting something like bamboo and the bamboo left some stuff on the sword after cutting. Is it safe to wipe the stuff off the sword? Because I’m scared I might wipe off the oil.
The tapping Mallet has powder in it and it's meant to exhord moisture
I have a 290 something dollar damascus steel katana. I'm not sure if in the range of high quality. But it's my first sword.
How do you Resharpen a sword once it begins to dull after repeated cutting and practice? What equipment would you need?
I’m buying a $900 second hand katana and this is going to be the first thing I will do with it
I have had good luck after cleaning putting on a coat of Renaissance micro crystalline wax polish.
renaissance is some amazing stuff. i use it on all my carbon steel blades... no rust
Hello Sir. Great video, I just bought a sword and its blade already oiled and covered with protective plastic wrap so I just leave it? because Im just hanging it on my wall like forever.
You can if you wish. The wrap keeps the excess shipping oil from getting in the scabbard. If it were mine, I would remove the wrapping, as you will want to show the blade to people in the future. You can also wipe off the gross, excess gel that they cover it with. Enjoy the sword!
If run out of rice paper. Where are you going to buy it ?
Dojo, I have just one question. I bought a musashi katana and wakizashi set for 100$ off Amazon, and the certificate of authenticity says they’re full tang and 1045 high carbon steel. Now I bought these months ago in the summer, and only recently opened them this past Christmas. But the Katana was difficult to unsheathe. So here is my question, what kind of maintenance oil should I use??? If anyone has an answer,please let me know.
Humidity will affect swelling in the scabbard. The more you draw it, the more it will wear down the wood amd loosen up. I would google what oils to use and then purchase one that works for you. Best of luck!!
If there's a small bit of rust starting on the blade, how would u get that off?
I touched the sword once accidentally how bad is it if i only did it once? And i sprayed it on the sword directly i didnt know it was bad how bad is that? Im new to this
Can I use baby oil as a mineral oil substitute
Does anyone know where can i buy a cleaning kit?
My newest addition has a lot of wax in the scabbard so when I remove the sword it has a bunch if wax on the blade and I was wondering if it might be too much wax and if it will effect the blade which I really doubt
I know. That annoying wax that they put on some of them is terrible, isn't it? Seems like it never, ever ends. It won't affect the blade, but I wipe my bladed until it is gone. Might take many, many wipes?
Thanks for the video, i just bought a Katana, never used it, but it already has a small rust spot? This maybe because i touched the blade with my fingers? I just bought this same cleaning kit from Ebay, thanks for the demo!
Did it came with it? If it did it wasn't your fault, the manufacturer should have oiled the blade and put a Plastic wrap on it for keeping it from rusting
That was very well done, Todd. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate this. I will refer everyone to your video. I use this kit from Amazon. It was only around $11.
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Not too expensive to clean your blade with traditional methods. This is also part of the martial tradition. Sure we can use other methods. Similar to folding a Gi. There are traditional and proper ways which are a practice in discipline or one can just throw the wet Gi in a bag and carry it home. We miss out on the value of having traditions and the martial practice. Thanks again, Mr. Norcross.
Any sharpening videos?
never touching the blade with your hand I learned early on before my dad got me my first katana but something I never learned was when sheathing I see people guiding the blade into the sheath with their hand/fingers/back of their hand, is that also considered wrong?
Back of their hand? No one ever does that. That will really cut your hand.
It is correct actually. Ive never understood using your finger as a guid for the back of your blade, i mean its practical as far as sheathing your weapon but when it comes to transfering your skins oils and stuff just makes zero sense. But i guess the kata for a katana was invented when the katana was more than just a decorative piece.
Micah Saisor he means when putting it in the saya they have their hand like this 🤚 over the saya and the spine of the blade goes over the hand to guide it in.
Where can I get those cleaning kit?
i use gun oil (G96) it work gr8
where do I get more of those tissues
where can i buy the small cloths in bulk for cleaning the sword ? i’ve been looking everywhere but i can’t find any.
and what’s it called as well ?
Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot or car shops carry nice soft terry cloths. They work very well. Not sure where to buy the bulk rice paper from Japan? Called yoshino-gami.
will whal oil damage the blade or can it be used as a substit
Not an expert but I’ve read that organic oils will cause the blade to rust. This includes whale oil. Choji oil is actually mineral oil with a tiny bit of clove oil for a nicer smell.
What do you do if you happen to find rust on your blade?
Put a little bit of WD-40 (it's an anti-rust chemical)on it and slowly rub it on the blade with a white cloth...that will get rid of it..then a few days later clean the blade any excess WD-40 will come off and the sword will look good!
I had the same cleaning set what should I do if there are black marks in it
On the blade? it needs a professional clean or its going to rust, you left the blade to long without cleaning it
What kind of oil to use??,
What happens if you put too much oil on the sword?
You have a wet sword/oilsoaked inside of your scabbard. Just gently wipe of excess and you'll be good
thats funny, i have the exact kit from christmas
Good question would a 1060 carbon steel katana need clean?
Definitely yes. Any carbon steel needs powder and oil regularly
Just curious how often should you re-oil the sword in humid conditions if you aren't going to be cutting with it often.
Hard to answer that. Just check it every week or so for soiling, rust, staining. Make cleaning a regular thing to do, perhaps as a mediation?
@@thedojomartialarts Alright, thank you.
I always keep my katana very very clean , I have cut up deer for my self and friends , and right after I will take apart and clean everything before putting it away.
My sword had some sap stuck to it. how do I get rid of that as it's quite firm?
bummer
Excuse me sensei, how often should we clean our katana
Monthly if not in use and in dry scabbard. After every few cuts or after session, if practicing Tameshigiri.
I recently bought a $150 sword off of amazon should I still but this or is it not necessary
If it's not stainless steel, it will rust. You should definitely oil your sword every time you use it. If the sword is just for decoration, you should clean and oil it at least once in 3 months, once a month is recommended.
i think the sword you showdhad an acid tang with isnt the best quality hope you know not too sure abt the rest of the sword tho cant see it that well
I have the same sword
I dont mean to bother you, but I am thinking of buying a lovely sword and I don't want to buy something fake or so cheap that it would break if I ever came to use it( which I don't ever really plan to).
You're swords are just so beautiful and I was wondering if you knew a reputable sword salesman with reasonable pricing. I'm looking for something anywhere between 2 to 6 hundred dollars even better if the blade is a good deal.
And also is $200 to $600 enough to get me a wonderful piece of functional art like yours?
We sometimes use www.swordsoftheeast.com, but there are several other good companies out there too. As with all things, you get what you pay for, so a $100 sword will not generally be as well made as a $500 and above sword. The internet is good as price comparisons, so do your homework and you can sometimes find the same sword cheaper at another seller. $200-$600 is plenty of money to get started with a good sword. The metals used in the blades nowadays can often exceed the old Japan days. Science has improved swords in most cases. Good luck!
kittysnakebite If you are still shopping around for a good sword, I'd recommend www.ryansword.com . He's made me a custom tactical katana that is pretty good for the price. Also check out his Conan replica sword! It's awesome!
What brand of katana do you recommend my friend ?
Where do you buy your nicer katanas from
Ebay sells many old ones from Japan for 1k and up. Mid-level here: www.swordsofnorthshire.com/samurai-swords
There is chogi all over my carpet now so yay
If I run out of oil and rice paper, what else can I use?
Vcafr0 Oh, thanks.
Baby oil
Is it ok to do this to a Damascus blade
yes, yes it is
my kit came with a little steel hammer anyone know whats the use of it?
It's meant to push the menuki out of the hilt so you can remove it from the blade
Can the tissue paper be washed?
Probably not. Best to buy it, fresh.
The blade you cleaned, where did u get it
I like it alot :$
That thing your dark soul hand it over
oil name ??
Do I have to oil the Habaki as well?
No, not unless it is susceptible to rust?
@@thedojomartialarts ok thanks 👌
Like swords, you get what you pay for.
Does that go the same with cleaning kits for the katana? I feel using a $20 cleaning kit on a $800+ sword even a $1,000 one would make me a little weary, especially if it’s from Amazon.. if you’re spending that cash on a work of art like you said, you don’t want to short yourself on the materials and the ability to properly preserve the artwork. There’s some much better kits out there for $60-70+ With some beautiful preservation materials
Yes, For sure. Good advice!
Probably the first time mines been cleaned properly since the war
Since when
Can I have the window of my room open at night when I have the sword out of the scabbard?
Dimitri Weber no
@@nonsononessunooko4066 Its probably to late for him😂
3-1 oil works better then anything i have found and coffee filters work great and i use them on a 3000$ dynasty forge tamaghane steel katana. Its all personal preference but i wouldn't trust some of the kits you get your only paying 30$ for use high quality rust preventive oils only gun oils works great to.
+BekkerOnGunsNHunting $20.00 cleaning kits contain Choji oil it's not rocket science really. Choji is nothing more than pure mineral oil with a drop of clove oil added for fragrance. You can make your own Choji at home with Pure Mineral Oil and Clove Oil that can be bought at most grocery stores.
The issues with using other types of oils is that you don't know what sort of effect it *may* have on the wood and the glue that hold together the Saya and Tsuka halves. It's not so much the blade you have to worry about.
what was the katana with the straight blade?
It is a ninjato, a version of the katana used by ninjas
the ninjato is pure fantasy, not historically accurate.
+Salahuddin Muhammad, agreed, the straight ninja sword is a 20th century fantasy. They used regular katana or wakizashi like everyone else.
Still, it's what it is.
Peilong L, true, but it it's good to bare in mind it's not an historical Japanese sword.
Jack Black?
🍺👍
"Obviously not cutting yourself"
Damn I wish you'd said that sooner
Katanas are special blades. But they rust. My kitchen knife for 8 years or so never had rust and is still as dependable as ever. I hope katanas are made this way. Lol
You can get a “katana” made out of carbonized steel-titanium alloy that won’t rust. But it wouldn’t be a traditional katana. Tradition is a huge part of the katana, swordsmiths in Japan take this shit very seriously. It would not be appreciated if you were to get that kind of sword especially by the people who dedicate themselves to this tradition.
Darcy Brocklbank who sells swords for $50,000 and up says do not use ichico powder as it scratches the blade.
Can tell yours was treated with acid and not clay the metal tone is identical to the rest of the blade.
I cut my thumb almost clean off trying to throw a sword and catch it. I was alone and had to call 911 i was about 16. I since sold my swords and now i'm just a swordless samurai...
you're not a swordless samurai, you're an idiot.
I was gonna insult you but I lost interest.