Ninjas tip o the day

[69NINJA]

I have a little tip I just thought about doing to protect some of our collections from dust. Many probably already do this or something similar but I thought I'd post it anyway.

I know a few of you keep your swords in their sword bags year round and thats of course the most efficient way to protect them, I however keep mine out on display I love looking at em every single day And would hate to "hide" em.

I had originally thought to go to the hobby store and get some strips of black velvet material to drape across the top of each piece, i still might. but for now I just decided to use the protection they each came with. their bags.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q10/dragonsbrew717/SDC10371.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q10/dragonsbrew717/SDC10373.jpg

Its not the prettiest but its functional, washable and best of all i can still stare at my beauties and have a little more piece of mind.

Also the second from the top is my Katsumushi and I really don't know why but that sword Hates to be in its saya, so Ive left her out since day one, the dust fix on her is a cut black sock and I used the cut off part to cover the ito on the saya ;) I know real classy but hey I never claimed to be.

I'm sure I'll end up having some fabric cut to size eventually and that'll clean up the look. but for now, screw it. I'm happy.

[Caliper]

good idea there mate

Samurai when travelling long distances, and to protect their katanas from weather they covered their tsukas and tsuka with a small bag if they'd traveled wearing their daisho on their obi, I don't know how they are called

[Torawashi]

mine are always on display and my European swords are displayed, of course, out of the scabbard.....I use a feather duster or synthetic duster to keep the dust away from my beauties....about every 2 weeks seems to do the trick....

[Flashing Steel]

compressed air works as well

[zentredi]

mine are always on display and my European swords are displayed, of course, out of the scabbard.....I use a feather duster or synthetic duster to keep the dust away from my beauties....about every 2 weeks seems to do the trick....
mine are too. i tend to dust them,clean them, fondle them at least once a week. what can i say i like to practice with each and every one so i don't loose the feel