[A. G. Maisey]

Yes Johan, most people act in the way they are able to act, and that ability to act is dictated by a number of factors, most of which cannot be controlled.

The work you've done so far has got off to a good start.

Is the gandar made in two pieces and glued, or did you work out some way to inlet the blade in the absence of the specific tool used for this? If you did do it as one piece, I'd appreciate it if you let us know how.

The best glue to use for any scabbard is in my opinion Araldite, or some other two part epoxy glue. Normal woodworking glues can set up rust in a blade if they contact it, epoxy adhesives are like plastic and do not cause rust.