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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Rust doesnt imediately destroy a weapon, and you can polish it out even if it gets to you, so fighting in the rain is not impossible (even if it isn’t exactly fun.)
The most common form of rust protection for weapons are oil, grease or wax, anything that forms a barrier against water. Wiping the blade down with an oily rag, or a piece of greasy sheeps wool is usually plenty.
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