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fearn · 25th September 2010, 04:01 PM

Hi Ron,

So if you're saying that the blade is 400-500 years old, what do you suggest the non-tarnishing metal on the ricasso is?

Pinchbeck was invented in the 18th century, and I'm not sure it's non-corroding in any case. Red gold?

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25th September 2010, 04:01 PM	#4
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Hi Ron, So if you're saying that the blade is 400-500 years old, what do you suggest the non-tarnishing metal on the ricasso is? Pinchbeck was invented in the 18th century, and I'm not sure it's non-corroding in any case. Red gold? F