sword dao chinese need help for restoration of the uncommon handle, and comments

Tim Simmons · 6th February 2013, 09:33 AM

Looks like platted rush or reed or grass. A material like raffia could be platted as a substitute and will not take too long to mellow. People that restore furniture, rush covered chairs, basket makers, might help with materials. In parts of the world where grasses are more commonly used for everyday items, replacing would be done as and when needed. So if you really find it annoying then replacement would not be a sin in my mind.

6th February 2013, 09:33 AM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Looks like platted rush or reed or grass. A material like raffia could be platted as a substitute and will not take too long to mellow. People that restore furniture, rush covered chairs, basket makers, might help with materials. In parts of the world where grasses are more commonly used for everyday items, replacing would be done as and when needed. So if you really find it annoying then replacement would not be a sin in my mind.