Shinai Oil

[kilic]

is there a common point for oiling? especially about the amount of the oil. just a little touch or full of a pvc tube?

[mystic_kendoka]

u use how much is needed, u put a little, if it is all soaked in, put a bit more, when it doesnt soak anymore, wipe and dry, then reassemble shinai.

[hobbit]

I was always told to use raw linseed oil, soak for a week or so when new, then drain for a similar length of time, wipe down well then re-assemble. Never had one go soggy - and generally got 18 months out of them, even training 4 times a week. I was also told to rub beeswax down the edges of the slats, but I've also been told not to - it marks peoples do, so not sure about that one.

[webjunkie401]

How often do you guys oil your shinai. I know to look for splintering and such before and after every practice, but how often should I be breaking the whole thing down and oiling it?