dagger for ID... made from a broken sword ?

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Originally Posted by David

Hi Willem...while i can appreciate this you might want to relate to the owner that if he does not do something about that active rust more deterioration will take place so he will not in fact be "preserving" the blade.

Yes, I will advise him to apply at least some oil or grease.
Other tips for preservation without altering the state will be appreciated.


Ps. I read also something like .. OLIN G N (= solingen? ) , but could it be that easy ? The interspacing between letters seems irregular /odd.