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Atlantia · 12th June 2011, 02:34 PM

This is a bit of a mystery to me. Never had one before.
The hilt needs some repair and I'm beginning to think I've taken on more projects than I can cope with.
The hilt appears to have cracked straight up the middle. Presumably it's glued in place as it seems firm, although the crack is visible and filled with some kind of soft wax. Needs re-doing.

Anyway, I know nothing so please feel free to enlighten me.
Also, notice the carbon flaws in the laminations of the blade.

Thanks
Gene

12th June 2011, 02:34 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Balato for comments. This is a bit of a mystery to me. Never had one before. The hilt needs some repair and I'm beginning to think I've taken on more projects than I can cope with. The hilt appears to have cracked straight up the middle. Presumably it's glued in place as it seems firm, although the crack is visible and filled with some kind of soft wax. Needs re-doing. Anyway, I know nothing so please feel free to enlighten me. Also, notice the carbon flaws in the laminations of the blade. Thanks Gene Attached Images Last edited by Atlantia; 12th June 2011 at 06:52 PM.