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[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

Second - I have discovered that when it comes to inlay, often the whole length of the inlay would often have to be replaced as well as the grooves re-engraved. I have had to do this in the past when you would think that only a section is all that is needed - wrong!

I have thought already like this! BTW, you have pm.

[Sajen]

Here pictures from the restored scabbard.

[David]

Nice job!

[ariel]

What did you use on the scabbard to make it so beautiful?

[Sajen]

Thank you David. Will give the compliment to my friend who have done indeed a great job.

Ariel, the scabbard was more demaged as I have thought before. Special in down from the scabbard where the two halfs meet was some wood missing. The wood is very weak and original from "white" colour. So after all wood work it was stained to the dark colour and get some coats from shellac.

Regards,

Detlef

[Battara]

Impressive work. Did not know it was even worse than expected.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

Impressive work. Did not know it was even worse than expected.

Hello Jose,

there were missing small stripes of wood where the two halfes of the gandar meet. And yes, my friend is a great master of restore work.

Regards,

Detlef