Bedoein sword?

[werecow]

Thanks all! Nice to have that confirmed. I already soaked the very dried out grip in neatsfoot oil for a day but a large chunk has started to peel off, as you can see in the pictures. Not sure what I should do there. Just leave it be, or...?

As for the blade, I will give it an initial light cleaning to get rid of active rust and will save the rest of the work for when I can sit outside.

Nice find, but as the interminable cleaning process grinds on, you may wish you'd opted for the pizza.

This one didn't drain the wallet too much so I still have enough for another pizza.

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Nathan,

I'm Jelle, but hi Detlef!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by werecow

I'm Jelle, but hi Detlef!

Sorry Jelle! I was in the wrong fairytale!

[werecow]

Originally Posted by TVV

I tried the jelly but did not like the results. Soaking in a liquid solution works better. You may want to try this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVYZ...qPtn56&index=1

Ah, I've come across that before as well I think. I will give it another look, thanks!

Originally Posted by Sajen

Sorry Jelle! I was in the wrong fairytale!

No worries. I go to a lot of expat social events and it sometimes takes months to learn people's names. At one point I was talking to one nice guy on and off for 6 months and I kept hoping he would introduce himself to another guest because it was too awkward to ask at that point.
His name is Dave, btw. I learned that maybe a week or two before he moved to another country. I probably could have guessed at random since this meetup was maybe 20% daves.

[werecow]

One more question. I want to stabilize this bit of horn that is sloughing off on the grip so that it doesn't get worse. I was thinking of just putting a few drops of glue in there to fill up that crack. Is that an acceptable repair? And if so, what glue is best for antique horn?

[Pertinax]

To remove rust, I use 3% iodine monochloride (ICl), which removes all rust down to the bare metal.

It's available at pet pharmacies.

The vapors it releases are harmless and can be reused. Apply with a brush, and wear gloves when using.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by werecow

One more question. I want to stabilize this bit of horn that is sloughing off on the grip so that it doesn't get worse. I was thinking of just putting a few drops of glue in there to fill up that crack. Is that an acceptable repair? And if so, what glue is best for antique horn?

I would use a two-component adhesive and a zip tie to hold it in place until it's dried.

[werecow]

Alright, that seems sensible enough, thanks!

Also, let's cross-link to a couple of other threads for future navigability:

Bedouin? Saber
Bedouin Sabre

And a few examples from elsewhere:

ARAB BEDOUIN SWORD SHASHKA CA.1900
Good Bedouin Sword from the Sinai Peninsula - 9767
Acquisition of late 19th to early 20th century sword

[kahnjar1]

Easy rust removal....suitable piece of PVC tube and White Vinegar. Just leave blade in the vinegar as long as it takes. You will see almost immediate progress. A very cheap and safe method.
Stu