Katzbalgers and Related Landsknecht Swords

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi 'Nando,

As I said: take off the outcurved sides of the wood with a raw rasp to smoothen them, then touch them with glue and apply a rough cord binding. You may then stain the hemp binding brown with wood stain. All that hasn't to be done though to make your Katzbalger look good and authentic. It already does, at least to me.
Did you soak the iron parts in olive oil? Smoothen them just lightly with 600 grain paper and oil them!!! You will be overwhelmed!!!!


Best,
Michael

You are right, i have posted my (hilt) question on the wrong thread, Michl .
Both my query and your reply are now in the right place ... including your lovely pictures .


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