African Knife/Sword With Copper Wire Work

Robert · 27th February 2010, 12:24 AM

Hello Tim,
I think that I will very carefully do just that. I also think that I will use a couple of drops of super glue to secure the one partially broken horn on the scabbard. What has me worried the most is the amount of shrinkage that there is in the wood and hide covering under the copper wire. They have both shrunken to the point that the wire is extremely loose and moves around with the slightest touch. The blade can be easily cleaned up just enough to show the decoration better and then ren-waxed for protection. The wire on the knife should also tidy up easily, I hope.

Thank you all again for your help and interest in this.

Robert

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27th February 2010, 12:24 AM	#24
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Tim, I think that I will very carefully do just that. I also think that I will use a couple of drops of super glue to secure the one partially broken horn on the scabbard. What has me worried the most is the amount of shrinkage that there is in the wood and hide covering under the copper wire. They have both shrunken to the point that the wire is extremely loose and moves around with the slightest touch. The blade can be easily cleaned up just enough to show the decoration better and then ren-waxed for protection. The wire on the knife should also tidy up easily, I hope. Thank you all again for your help and interest in this. Robert