How did people in the middle ages keep their swords from rusting in the rain? Did people just not fight if it was wet out?

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How did people in the middle ages keep their swords from rusting in the rain? Did people just not fight if it was wet out?

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Ive been told that mostly by rubbing swords with oil, mainly pork lard, but I have not checked that claim. It does sound reasonable though cuz that’s what I would do.

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