Preservation vs. restoration - opinions?

[Dom]

Originally Posted by FenrisWolf

So where is the line drawn on such restorations?

Hi Fenris
I would use a "metaphor"
the collectors of old cars, they refurbish the cars in their original condition,
or expose them as they found them?
I have the same understanding, an edged weapons, has a function to be
lethal, but also representative of social class or status of its owner
if later, due to the negligence of the heirs, these weapons became the wrecks,
it's a "noble cause" that our action, to refurbish them also decent as possible

I share completely the point of view of S.Al-Anizi, when he wrote;
- I guess for the middle east, because the usage of swords remained even to the early 20th century in some areas.
Restoration by re-fitting and polishing blades is something natural to them, not a taboo, as it is to us collectors.

regards

à +

Dom