Hi all

I have a replica Claymore (and I know there is a debate about the name, so lets just say it is a 54 inch, two-handed sword). Now, keeping in mind it is a very cheap, Pakistani made replica.

It has, to my dismay, some water stains, both on the blade, and on the pommel. What would you suggest to clean this? Do I need to oil the blade? I want to be able to use the sword as an exhibit at my Clan tent at Highland Games, so it invariably pick up dirt and fingerprints.

Also, any advice on protecting the tip of the sword? I want to be able to have it jammed into the ground (a la Braveheart...I know, boo, hiss...but the kids love it). It has already received some damage from this. I need to hammer down the bent metal, I guess (any tips on this?).

Any thoughts?