--- product_id: 1281484 title: "Katana Sword Cleaning Kit with Choji Oil, Uchiko Ball and Mekugi Hammer" brand: "ace martial arts supply" price: "108.83 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ace Martial Arts Supply" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1281484-katana-sword-cleaning-kit-with-choji-oil-uchiko-ball-mekugi store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 20+ years proven reliability Preserves high-carbon steel blades Complete traditional cleaning set Katana Sword Cleaning Kit with Choji Oil, Uchiko Ball and Mekugi Hammer **Brand:** ace martial arts supply **Price:** 108.83 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Keep your katana sharp, shiny, and legendary—because your sword deserves the best. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Katana Sword Cleaning Kit with Choji Oil, Uchiko Ball and Mekugi Hammer by ace martial arts supply - **How much does it cost?** 108.83 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1281484-katana-sword-cleaning-kit-with-choji-oil-uchiko-ball-mekugi) ## Best For - ace martial arts supply enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ace martial arts supply brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proven Longevity:** Trusted by collectors for over two decades—no gimmicks, just results - • **Compact & Elegant Storage:** Traditional wooden box blends heritage with convenience - • **Precision Maintenance Tools:** Mekugi hammer and oil storage container keep your blade battle-ready - • **Ultimate Sword Preservation:** Protect your investment with a kit designed for serious samurai enthusiasts - • **Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship:** Includes mekugi-nuki, uchiko ball, and choji oil for genuine katana care ## Overview The Katana Sword Cleaning Kit by Ace Martial Arts Supply is a time-tested, comprehensive maintenance set featuring traditional Japanese tools like the mekugi-nuki, uchiko ball, and choji oil. Designed for serious collectors and martial artists, this kit ensures your high-carbon steel katana remains pristine and battle-ready, all stored in an elegant wooden box. Trusted for over 20 years, it’s the definitive choice for preserving the honor and integrity of your sword. ## Description desertcart.com : Katana Sword Cleaning Kit with Choji Oil, Uchiko Ball and Mekugi Hammer | Traditional Katana Care Set with Choji Oil, Uchiko Ball and Mekugi Hammer : Sports & Outdoors Review: Very Nice Cleaning Kit - Im glad I bought this, because it is essential to anyone who owns a sword (that isnt made from stainless steel or aluminium of course). Keep in mind that while this is a Japanese style cleaning kit, you dont have to use it only on Japanese style blades. It will still work very nicely on other swords, knives, etc. Metal is metal. If your blade is already rusting, this kit will not help you. It only prevents the rust from forming in the first place. Included in this kit is everything the description says it does. Not only that, but it also has 2 spare bamboo mekugi pins and a mekuginuki (tiny hammer) for removing and putting in the mekugi pins for a Japanese sword. The top of the hammer can be unscrewed to act as a stake to help remove the pins. The powder should last a good while, but the oil comes in a very small bottle which wont last long, especially if you clean your swords frequently. It also has only 2 rice paper cloths, but they can be cut in half to make 4. This isnt a huge deal as you can use any soft disposable cloth (like tissues or toilet paper) to wipe the blade and apply the oil. The box is made out of a soft wood, but still in good condition. It did not arrive damaged in any way, nor was the kanji writing on the lid damaged or faded. Since I bought this for what was inside, the outside aesthetics dont really concern me all that much anyway. Overall, im satisfied with this purchase and I do recommend it. I am giving it a full 5 stars because it is for what it should be. My only complaint is the tiny oil bottle, but seeing as how you shouldnt be drenching your blade in oil, it's size is acceptable for someone who doesnt clean their blade frequently. The box could fit a bottle twice it's size, but whatever. After I used it all, I bought some mineral oil and its working just as well. My point is, dont buy this kit exclusively for the cleaning oil because there isnt much of it. For nearly $5 (when I bought it), id say this cleaning kit is defenatly worth the price. Review: Good for the price - Now first off, I am not a master swordsmen and I do not do this for a living so take that into perspective. With that said I am a Martial Artist studying for 15 years. I study in Japanese arts which means I have have done quite a it of training with Katanas. I have five myself which I use for practice and display. I needed something that would help my blades because I had noticed some rust starting on the blades. I bought this kit and it arrived on a Monday (surprising since i ordered it on Saturday). The kit had two large cloths, the metal hammer, the powder bag and the oil container. The big things for me were the powder bag and the oil. The oil came surrounded in styrofoam however the cap was not tight on the top. No oil leaked out but it was loose enough to be able to smell the oil. From now on I make sure the cap is sealed tight! While using the Kit i found that the powder in the powder bag does not come out easy so you are just going to have to play with what works best for you. Overall this is a nice kit for the price... it is not super good but it will protect your blades if you are serious about them. ## Features - This is a full Japanese sword cleaning kit with a traditional wooden storage box - This cleaning kit includes the mekugi-nuki, an uchiko ball, sword oil, cleaning cloth, and small storage container for storing Oiled cloth - A must have for all serious sword collectors ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0009TNGQC | | Best Sellers Rank | #78,831 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #56 in Martial Arts Swords | | Brand | Ace Martial Arts Supply | | Brand Name | Ace Martial Arts Supply | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,057 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00615953341171 | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Highlight | Traditional Katana Care Set with Choji Oil, Uchiko Ball and Mekugi Hammer | | Manufacturer | Ace Martial Arts Supply | | Material Feature | Unscented | | Material Features | Unscented | | Model Number | 231-2 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 231-2 | | Product Benefits | Helps Clean and Protect Carbon-Steel Sword Blades | | Scent | Unscented | | Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Brass Mekugi-Nuki Tool, Complete Sword Maintenance Set, Fitted Wooden Storage Box | | Special Ingredients | choji oil | | Specific Uses For Product | sword | | Surface Recommendation | Wood | | UPC | 615953341171 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ace Martial Arts Supply - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Material Feature:** Unscented - **Scent:** Unscented - **Specific Uses For Product:** sword ## Images ![Katana Sword Cleaning Kit with Choji Oil, Uchiko Ball and Mekugi Hammer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ghqJ5vsXL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is each tool used for and the name?** A: I don’t know but I can tell you this, watch the old series SHOGUN, this is the same one you will see Lord Targarar using. Get it and go to YouTube for instructions. **Q: Can you use this on other types of swords not Just Japanese katanas?** A: Yes. you can use it for any kind of sword Maintenance.. **Q: Can I use it for wooden swords?** A: Thank you for contacting us. No, absolutely not. This maintenance cleaning Kit is for regular Katana swords and not for wooden swords. **Q: Does it have anything to remove rust?** A: Try Mineral Oil or Baby oil & steel wool to remove any rust. Coat liberally well first & let it set depending on how bad it's rusted. Process shouldn't take longer than 24 hrs for the worst of the rusted & salvageable. After letting it sit in the oil for at least 1-2 hrs. Then Steel wool any rust spots litely. As so not see swirls or scratches in the metal or finish. Warning any colored or painted on finishes will show scratches or swirls marks. & once you're finished. Put a lite coat of oil & keep it oiled. Also cleaning with WD-40 will help with rust pervention. But again always coat with mineral oil when storing most blades (especially stainless steel). I hope this was helpful. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Nice Cleaning Kit *by A***1 on March 12, 2010* Im glad I bought this, because it is essential to anyone who owns a sword (that isnt made from stainless steel or aluminium of course). Keep in mind that while this is a Japanese style cleaning kit, you dont have to use it only on Japanese style blades. It will still work very nicely on other swords, knives, etc. Metal is metal. If your blade is already rusting, this kit will not help you. It only prevents the rust from forming in the first place. Included in this kit is everything the description says it does. Not only that, but it also has 2 spare bamboo mekugi pins and a mekuginuki (tiny hammer) for removing and putting in the mekugi pins for a Japanese sword. The top of the hammer can be unscrewed to act as a stake to help remove the pins. The powder should last a good while, but the oil comes in a very small bottle which wont last long, especially if you clean your swords frequently. It also has only 2 rice paper cloths, but they can be cut in half to make 4. This isnt a huge deal as you can use any soft disposable cloth (like tissues or toilet paper) to wipe the blade and apply the oil. The box is made out of a soft wood, but still in good condition. It did not arrive damaged in any way, nor was the kanji writing on the lid damaged or faded. Since I bought this for what was inside, the outside aesthetics dont really concern me all that much anyway. Overall, im satisfied with this purchase and I do recommend it. I am giving it a full 5 stars because it is for what it should be. My only complaint is the tiny oil bottle, but seeing as how you shouldnt be drenching your blade in oil, it's size is acceptable for someone who doesnt clean their blade frequently. The box could fit a bottle twice it's size, but whatever. After I used it all, I bought some mineral oil and its working just as well. My point is, dont buy this kit exclusively for the cleaning oil because there isnt much of it. For nearly $5 (when I bought it), id say this cleaning kit is defenatly worth the price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the price *by P***3 on October 18, 2012* Now first off, I am not a master swordsmen and I do not do this for a living so take that into perspective. With that said I am a Martial Artist studying for 15 years. I study in Japanese arts which means I have have done quite a it of training with Katanas. I have five myself which I use for practice and display. I needed something that would help my blades because I had noticed some rust starting on the blades. I bought this kit and it arrived on a Monday (surprising since i ordered it on Saturday). The kit had two large cloths, the metal hammer, the powder bag and the oil container. The big things for me were the powder bag and the oil. The oil came surrounded in styrofoam however the cap was not tight on the top. No oil leaked out but it was loose enough to be able to smell the oil. From now on I make sure the cap is sealed tight! While using the Kit i found that the powder in the powder bag does not come out easy so you are just going to have to play with what works best for you. Overall this is a nice kit for the price... it is not super good but it will protect your blades if you are serious about them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad for the money you spend for it *by W***Y on February 23, 2022* This isn't a bad sword maintenance kit... but, it could use some improvement. First of all, try looking up "sword maintenance cleaning kit" to get some variety of different kits that are available for sale on Amazon and you'll see that they range from $10 - $30 dollars a kit. Some of them have instructions on how to use the kit while others have less plastic and more glassware. Everything that you need is in this kit from the Mekugi-nuki (brass hammer), rice paper, choji oil, two spare Mekugi pegs to the Uchiko (cloth powder tapper). The first thing I noticed was that the Mekugi-nuki had the head disassembled from the handle. The problem is the wooden box itself. No matter what Tetris moves I made, I could not fit everything in the box with the Mekugi-nuki assembled. The box in the pictures is longer than what you get in person. Also as other people have mentioned, the choji oil is in a plastic bottle (mine was sealed with a plastic tamper seal) and once opened, I fear it will leak in the box. The Uchiko I received was a bit disappointing. In theory, it should last the entire lifetime of your sword. It is filled with a pumice powder of fine stone and supposedly fine metal too. Just touching the cloth with my finger releases a lot of powder. I DEFINITELY need to either use it outside or with newspaper underneath as the powder gets EVERYwhere. Plus, the handle is usually covered in cloth as well but it's just a bare wooden reed. If you're wondering what the little plastic cup with a lid is for, it's for storing your rice paper to keep it dry and clean before you use it. If anything I said so far concerns you, try looking at a different kit here. For the most part, I can continue to use the wooden box it came with but without the choji oil or rice paper inside. I don't think it's a bad kit and certainly isn't bad for a beginner looking to maintain their oriental sword collection. Honestly, pretty much any sword you buy from Amazon should be able to use this kit. If you happen to have an actual Japanese sword (we're talking thousands of dollars, not hundreds), this kit should still be fine to use but then I personally would want to invest in a proper kit that belongs to that sword. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ace Martial Arts Supply Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Maintenance Cleaning Kit - Ten Ryu Samurai Sword Stand - Eroton Real Katana - Japanese Samurai Sword, Unique Gift for Men - Full Tang High Carbon Steel Blade, Memorable for Martial Arts Enthusiasts or Collectors --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1281484-katana-sword-cleaning-kit-with-choji-oil-uchiko-ball-mekugi](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1281484-katana-sword-cleaning-kit-with-choji-oil-uchiko-ball-mekugi) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-30*