THE BEST SIDE OF KATANA SWORDS

The traditional oil applied is chōji oil (ninety nine% mineral oil and 1% clove oil for fragrance). Similarly, when stored for longer periods, it can be crucial which the katana be inspected frequently and aired out if needed so as to avoid rust or mold from forming (mould may feed off the salts from the oil utilised to polish the blade).[80] Hen