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Pukka Bundook · 6th April 2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the reply Simon,

The rust isn't bad at all, It looks much worse in the photos. It's more staining than anything, with a couple of patches of blackish rust here and there.
It felt dry and 'scratchy' with a light surface rust when I got it, but already with fine wire wool and olive oil, the finish is coming back quite nicely.
The main rust appears to be around the base of the blade near the bolster.

There are a few scratches showing now, from some electric wire brushing in the dim and dusty past, but fortunately they didn't go mad with the thing!

Thanks for the information re. the fuller.....I'm more used to the term where swords are concerned!

The two notches would be the easiest thing in the world for someone to add later, but all I can say is they look as old and black as the rest of the grip.

Thank you for taking the time to reply Simon,

Best wishes,

Richard.

6th April 2009, 01:45 PM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Thanks for the reply Simon, The rust isn't bad at all, It looks much worse in the photos. It's more staining than anything, with a couple of patches of blackish rust here and there. It felt dry and 'scratchy' with a light surface rust when I got it, but already with fine wire wool and olive oil, the finish is coming back quite nicely. The main rust appears to be around the base of the blade near the bolster. There are a few scratches showing now, from some electric wire brushing in the dim and dusty past, but fortunately they didn't go mad with the thing! Thanks for the information re. the fuller.....I'm more used to the term where swords are concerned! The two notches would be the easiest thing in the world for someone to add later, but all I can say is they look as old and black as the rest of the grip. Thank you for taking the time to reply Simon, Best wishes, Richard.