Blood and hilts

[celtan]

Yep, I always use latex gloves. OTOH, grips are made to be "touched", so the frequent need to replace hilts from old family blades...

I own a 1680 swedish sword which had its grip replaced, and a 16-17th dagger which may have had its pommel and grip replaced, probably for the very same reason...

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M

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I can not comment directly on the effects of blood on metal, but can tell you that the rule generally when handling weapons, especially the metal parts, is to wear gloves, to avoid transfering the acid from fingers to the metal, and staining it.