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Pukka Bundook · 1st February 2007, 03:22 PM

Thanks for reply, Rick.
I think I saw some when doing a search, that had a half-circle set-up, but not just projections.
I found the pic of yours, V. interesting!
Very similar hilt, Very different blade!
Did you find any more information re. the blade?

On mine may I ask "now what?"

is it OK to re-align the horn in the centre of the handle,?.......it looks like the original horn used was hollow, (as to be expected) and had a piece inserted, that has moved somehow.
What about the cracked/chipped end of handle, should I fix or leave alone?

And the wire-brush marks? dull it down? ?

Clean blade at all?.........w.o. removing pits of course!!

I know this is not an expensive sword, but still don't want to do the wrong thing.
Thanks,
Richard.

1st February 2007, 03:22 PM	#9
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Thanks for reply, Rick. I think I saw some when doing a search, that had a half-circle set-up, but not just projections. I found the pic of yours, V. interesting! Very similar hilt, Very different blade! Did you find any more information re. the blade? On mine may I ask "now what?" is it OK to re-align the horn in the centre of the handle,?.......it looks like the original horn used was hollow, (as to be expected) and had a piece inserted, that has moved somehow. What about the cracked/chipped end of handle, should I fix or leave alone? And the wire-brush marks? dull it down? ? Clean blade at all?.........w.o. removing pits of course!! I know this is not an expensive sword, but still don't want to do the wrong thing. Thanks, Richard.