Clean:
>>When handling has caused light rust.
>>When moisture in the air causes light rust.
>>When a new sword has light rust on it.
>>After finding an area that is just starting to rust.
>>If the rust is heavily scaled.
>>If you are willing to accept that there is a chance that you may damage your blade and may diminish its value.
Don't clean:
>>Don't try to polish any brass parts of the sword (it destroys the patina and looks really bad in conjunction with a rusty blade).
>>Don't try to remove the patina from the blade.
>>Don't try to make an old sword look new -- it isn't! The patina is often seen as an authentication of age.
>>When in doubt or before any heavy cleaning, consult a professional.
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