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Tim Simmons · 19th September 2008, 08:18 PM

It is possible that the handle wrap was put on after acid cleaning. I do hope it is all that is expected but I still have doubts.

There is something about the cloth wrap that reminds of a friends acid treated kilims. Done to achieve a faded look on new stuff to appeal to females. This does look like it has been in a mild bath. The forte parts are so clean and crisp with so little dirt or rust underneath.

19th September 2008, 08:18 PM	#8
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	It is possible that the handle wrap was put on after acid cleaning. I do hope it is all that is expected but I still have doubts. There is something about the cloth wrap that reminds of a friends acid treated kilims. Done to achieve a faded look on new stuff to appeal to females. This does look like it has been in a mild bath. The forte parts are so clean and crisp with so little dirt or rust underneath. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 19th September 2008 at 09:05 PM.