17thC relic Rapier saved?

[katana]

Great thread Gentlemen .

Nice one Gene.....I love 'relic' pieces.....

Have you decided to what extent, you are going to clean this ? I would certainly consider (if it was mine) making a wooden handle (in 2 halves) and fixing with a wire wrap. No adhesive....so that the handle is not permanently fixed and could be removed without damage to the tang.

All the best
David

Oh by the way, hows your 'other' aquisition doing.....( the two legged, two armed type .... I mean )

[fernando]

Originally Posted by katana

...Oh by the way, hows your 'other' aquisition doing.....( the two legged, two armed type .... I mean )

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[katana]

Originally Posted by fernando

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Hi 'Nando ,
I still remember when I was a 'new' father.....my 'acquistions' needed constant cleaning.....surprised they never rusted with all the 'moisture' they produced (and 'stored' in their nappies ) ....and as I recall the only state of 'preservation' required was my own 'sanity' after all the late night ...and very early morning feeding and nappy changes

Regards David

[fernando]

David, young lad
Your'e lucky that, in your time, nappies were already disposable, wehereas in mine, they had to be washed .
Best
Fernando