{"product_id":"kit-entretien-katana-ups","title":"Katana maintenance kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreserving a blade is honoring the way. This kit contains the essentials of traditional care: chōji oil, uchiko powder, rice paper, and mekugi-nuki. You maintain the blade, protect the steel, and prolong the soul of the sword.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"497\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e📜\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance and upkeep:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In dojos and among collectors alike, maintenance is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eritual\u003c\/strong\u003e : remove the old oil, dust with an uchiko, and re-oil. This kit includes the classic tools used by iaido and kenjutsu practitioners to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eprevent oxidation\u003c\/strong\u003e and maintain a crisp polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eKit contents\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eBrass \u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003emekugi-nuki\u003c\/strong\u003e : small hammer with punch for removing\/installing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003emekugi\u003c\/strong\u003e (bamboo pegs) when dismantling the tsuka. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eRice paper\u003c\/strong\u003e : wipe off the old oil, spread the new oil without scratching. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eUchiko\u003c\/strong\u003e : very finely ground stone powder ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e≈ 30–35 g\u003c\/strong\u003e ) in its bundle, to clean the surface of the blade and even out the oil coating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eChōji oil\u003c\/strong\u003e (bottle): protects steel from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003erust\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e spare \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003emekugi\u003c\/strong\u003e (bamboo). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e Recommendation: always keep a spare set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003emekugi\u003c\/strong\u003e ; these pegs can deform during reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eHow to use it (quick and safe)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eDegrease\u003c\/strong\u003e : wipe off the used oil with rice paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eTo powder\u003c\/strong\u003e : lightly tap the uchiko onto the blade (from the base to the tip). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eWipe clean\u003c\/strong\u003e : remove powder and impurities with a clean paper towel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eOiling\u003c\/strong\u003e : place a few drops of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003echōji oil\u003c\/strong\u003e , spread thinly with paper\/soft cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eInspection\u003c\/strong\u003e : Check the condition of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003emekugi\u003c\/strong\u003e ; replace if necessary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003ePut away\u003c\/strong\u003e : leave a very thin \u003cstrong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003efilm of oil\u003c\/strong\u003e before putting it back in the saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eUses \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e Long-lasting \u003cstrong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eprotection\u003c\/strong\u003e against oxidation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e without damaging the polish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e Controlled \u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003edismantling\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003emekugi-nuki\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003e Adapted \u003cstrong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003ekatana, wakizashi, tantō\u003c\/strong\u003e — practice, collection, dojo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e⚙️\u003c\/strong\u003e Technical specifications \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 1rem; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Kind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Traditional maintenance kit for Japanese swords\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Brass mekugi-nuki, rice paper, uchiko ≈30–35 g, chōji oil (bottle), bamboo mekugi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Katana \/ Wakizashi \/ Tantō\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Cleaning, oiling, rust prevention, koshirae maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Audience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Practitioners (iaido, kenjutsu), collectors, blacksmithing enthusiasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Wooden box (clean and dry storage recommended) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blade Bushido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62855920484701,"sku":"\u003cnone\u003e","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/4402\/3448\/files\/kit-entretien-katana-huile-choji-uchiko-mekugi-nuki-coffret-bois-fond-blanc-accessoires-maintenance-sabre-japonais-blade-bushido.webp?v=1765489405","url":"https:\/\/bladebushido.com\/en\/products\/kit-entretien-katana-ups","provider":"Blade Bushido","version":"1.0","type":"link"}