Another jambiya in need of some TLC. WARNING: painful pictures inside

FenrisWolf · 7th February 2007, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel

I've done some restoration work on bone, ivory and stag and have worked out a method that with a little care can result in a virtually invisible repair.

DD

Thanks for the great instructions! That's exactly what I needed; I actually have some tubes of paints that should do the job. I'll pick up some epoxy and experiment with getting the color right before I do the final repair.

That restoration service does beautiful work, but their prices are too rich for my blood. I think with the info I have now I should be able to do it all myself. Thanks again!

FenrisWolf · 8th February 2007, 12:28 AM

I picked up some wet/dry sandpaper 320 grit and above, selected a patch right by the chip, and went to work. It's still too faint to photograph, and I don't want to etch the blade twice, but it IS wootz damascus!

Can't see it clearly enough to determine if there's anything special to the pattern, but I'm more determined than ever to restore it to as close to its original glory as possible. I love projects!

8th February 2007, 12:28 AM	#2
FenrisWolf Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 181	I picked up some wet/dry sandpaper 320 grit and above, selected a patch right by the chip, and went to work. It's still too faint to photograph, and I don't want to etch the blade twice, but it IS wootz damascus! Can't see it clearly enough to determine if there's anything special to the pattern, but I'm more determined than ever to restore it to as close to its original glory as possible. I love projects!