RUMORED BUZZ ON KATANA JAPANESE SWORD

the standard oil applied is chōji oil (ninety nine% mineral oil and one% clove oil for fragrance). equally, when stored for extended durations, it can be crucial that the katana be inspected routinely and aired out if needed as a way to reduce rust or mould from forming (mold could feed from the salts from the oil applied to shine the blade).[80]