Sudan arm dagger restore or not?

[Marc M.]

Originally Posted by Richard G

I think they are all numerals 1983/3/16

Regards
Richard

Hi Richard

Thanks for the translation of the date, it could of course mean anything.

Best regards
Marc

[Kmaddock]

Hi Marc,

I see where you are going with the repair and looks like you have enough material alright.

Will you put a pin in the handle to locate the part in situ while sanding down and give solidity to the join, also how are you going to blend the new "C" shaped part into the existing.

I never like cutting the original part but the shaping of new to old looks very jagged, are you tempted to make the jagged part more uniform by cutting out some of the broken part?

Take pictures as you go along if you have a chance.

Regards,

Ken

[Marc M.]

Originally Posted by Kmaddock

Hi Marc,

I see where you are going with the repair and looks like you have enough material alright.

Will you put a pin in the handle to locate the part in situ while sanding down and give solidity to the join, also how are you going to blend the new "C" shaped part into the existing.

I never like cutting the original part but the shaping of new to old looks very jagged, are you tempted to make the jagged part more uniform by cutting out some of the broken part?

Take pictures as you go along if you have a chance.

Regards,

Ken

Hi Ken

Good idea to use a pin, i hadn't thought of that because i'm going to use two component glue and it should be strong enough. Will not take anything off the original and try to make the new piece as fit as possible and fill the rest with glue and and ivory dust. Will take pictures during the process.

Best regards
Marc

[Kmaddock]

Hi

I find a pin useful in grafting parts not just for strength but it also center's the part in the same location each time when doing the shaping.

If using epoxy 2 part glue be aware it does go yellow when aged, for this reason I use wood glue for these jobs which sets clear and is easier to incorporate particulate matter to colour the filled in bits.

Wood glue is not as strong as epoxy but hopefully you wont be using the knife for its intended purpose and strength is not the main requirement.

best of luck

Ken

[Marc M.]

Two of my soudan armdaggers.

[Marc M.]

Post above is wrong thread.

[Marc M.]

First attempt to restore the handle, result is ok but could be better, the joints are a bit too visible. Didn't have much time and was a bit rushed. Maybe i'll try again.

Best regards
Marc