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[milandro]

Thank you Detlef , I am very happy about this blade.


What would you suggest to do and how in terms of TLC?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by milandro

Thank you Detlef , I am very happy about this blade.


What would you suggest to do and how in terms of TLC?

Hello André,

The handle I would polish with linseed oil, the wood looks very dry. The oil preserves the wood also for cracking. The wood will get a little bit darker but will look much better. The metal, blade, ferrule and guard I would rub with steel wool to remove the initial rust.
To conserve all you can add with a soft cloth antique wax.

Best regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

PS: The scabbard is something for the spare part box, it doesn't belong to the sword.

[milandro]

thank you for your advise I will certainly take it to heart. 🙏🏼



I am curious to see what an appropriate scabbard would be, not that I think there is any chance that I ever come across one but just out of curiosity.

Another thing is the D guard. It has, on the D guard which is not fixed to the hilt, a mark where, quite obviously would have been a hole to put a screw or a nail to fix the blade in place, nobody did go through with that and the guard was never fixed to the hilt. I have been debating, with myself, whether this would be a good idea or not it really adds nothing to the way you can grip the sword , note that in this thread this similar sword has that screw, also that sword too has no scabbard (at least not one shown in the pictures)

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5089

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by milandro

thank you for your advise I will certainly take it to heart. 🙏🏼

The described TLC receives all what comes to my collection. Oil to all natural materials gives them back the "oily wetness" (I don't know to describe it better) they have lost in time. And rust is to be avoided, corrosion is active and dangerous.

Originally Posted by milandro

I am curious to see what an appropriate scabbard would be, not that I think there is any chance that I ever come across one but just out of curiosity.

I have never seen one!

Originally Posted by milandro

Another thing is the D guard. It has, on the D guard which is not fixed to the hilt, a mark where, quite obviously would have been a hole to put a screw or a nail to fix the blade in place, nobody did go through with that and the guard was never fixed to the hilt. I have been debating, with myself, whether this would be a good idea or not it really adds nothing to the way you can grip the sword , note that in this thread this similar sword has that screw, also that sword too has no scabbard (at least not one shown in the pictures)

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5089

I personally would attach the guard, but not with a screw or nail I will have by hand. It should be something which fits with the style. I think that it is an adequate "restoration".

Regards,
Detlef