After Maker/retailer Info: 1822/45 Pattern Sabre by Manders & Allender Liverpool

Atlantia · 10th October 2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana

Hiya Mate

,
my advice, clean using a soft toothbrush with some soapy water (washing up liquid) , do not over wet, dry/dab with kitchen paper. Re-do as necessary..rinse with clean water...once completely clean and dry, apply some olive oil to re-vitalise the ray-skin.

All the best
David

Hi David

Thanks for the tips, is olive oil the recommended 'food' for this stuff then?

Best
Gene

katana · 10th October 2011, 07:03 PM

Hi Gene,
olive oil was recommended to me for 'shagreen'. I had 2 layers of paint on one of mine

I had no option but to use 'paint stripper' ....the chemical reaction on the skin had dried it a little and the olive oil seems to work well in 'moisturising' the shagreen. I put it on, allowed it to absorb for a while and used tissue to remove the excess.

David

Atlantia · 2nd November 2011, 11:40 PM

David,

I cleaned the ray-skin with a toothbrush as you suggested.
I started with just dampening it then tried some dilute ispropol alcohol.
Complete success! Looks fantastic now.
Thanks mate

The stuff is suprisingly sturdy!

I've had the blade oiled in readiness for cleaning the minor rust dust and small problem areas by the hilt.

If anyone has any suggestions for cleaning the etched blade then I'm all ears?

Best
Gene

Atlantia · 20th December 2011, 09:23 PM

As you might have read in this thread I have managed an effective cleaning of the blade. I have also straightened the knuckle bow (it's not perfect but it's good enough, and without so much as a single microfracture!). I've replaced the leather washer and cleaned the fish-skin. I think the results are very good.

20th December 2011, 09:23 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	As you might have read in this thread I have managed an effective cleaning of the blade. I have also straightened the knuckle bow (it's not perfect but it's good enough, and without so much as a single microfracture!). I've replaced the leather washer and cleaned the fish-skin. I think the results are very good. Attached Images

10th October 2011, 07:03 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Gene, olive oil was recommended to me for 'shagreen'. I had 2 layers of paint on one of mine I had no option but to use 'paint stripper' ....the chemical reaction on the skin had dried it a little and the olive oil seems to work well in 'moisturising' the shagreen. I put it on, allowed it to absorb for a while and used tissue to remove the excess. David

2nd November 2011, 11:40 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	David, I cleaned the ray-skin with a toothbrush as you suggested. I started with just dampening it then tried some dilute ispropol alcohol. Complete success! Looks fantastic now. Thanks mate The stuff is suprisingly sturdy! I've had the blade oiled in readiness for cleaning the minor rust dust and small problem areas by the hilt. If anyone has any suggestions for cleaning the etched blade then I'm all ears? Best Gene