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Ian Knight · 17th January 2010, 11:47 PM

Thanks very much guys. I may write a illustrated list of instructions when I make my next grip.

David,
The grip was made from beech wood shaped and covered in leather. The grip was made out of two pieces. The tang is marked out on one piece and cut out to the full depth of the tang. The second piece is then glued to it.

Manolo,
Taking this sword apart was fairly easy as the leather buffer/washer was placed between the blade and hilt not just slid over the blade. I cut the old leather buffer away and was then able to push the blade backwards exposing about 2 mm of the tang. The peened over end of the tang can then be filed off allowing you to dis-assemble the sword. Hey presto.

Jim,
I have always wanted a P1796 HC sword but could never afford one. I bought this old thing at a fair price because of the grip.

Ian

Ian

17th January 2010, 11:47 PM	#67
Ian Knight Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Sussex, England. Posts: 103	Thanks very much guys. I may write a illustrated list of instructions when I make my next grip. David, The grip was made from beech wood shaped and covered in leather. The grip was made out of two pieces. The tang is marked out on one piece and cut out to the full depth of the tang. The second piece is then glued to it. Manolo, Taking this sword apart was fairly easy as the leather buffer/washer was placed between the blade and hilt not just slid over the blade. I cut the old leather buffer away and was then able to push the blade backwards exposing about 2 mm of the tang. The peened over end of the tang can then be filed off allowing you to dis-assemble the sword. Hey presto. Jim, I have always wanted a P1796 HC sword but could never afford one. I bought this old thing at a fair price because of the grip. Ian Ian Attached Images Last edited by Ian Knight; 18th January 2010 at 08:10 AM.