the polish of a black horn hilt

Marcokeris · 1st October 2007, 03:03 PM

Paolo
better would be to see a photo but you can use abrasive paste (past to clean car's body is good: used it over a piece of paper). But pay attention to patina: if your handle has a patina don't use it!)

paolo · 1st October 2007, 08:32 PM

The best pics I can do without sunlight.
Paolo

Battara · 2nd October 2007, 02:33 AM

Paolo, I'm not sure it really needs polishing. The places that seem dull are filled in with resin or something like it. The slight cracks are stable and I think add character.

Robert · 2nd October 2007, 02:46 AM

Hi Paolo,
If this was mine I would apply a little Renaissance Wax and leave it as is. JMHO.

Robert

paolo · 2nd October 2007, 01:40 PM

Thank You for Your advices. I like to have my edge weapons at their best, so I dislike the little stratches and the matt stain on the hilt's surface. I think that, as Robert Coleman write, I'll apply wax. I don't know 'Renaissance', might be a good bee wax will be so effective ?
Paolo

Battara · 2nd October 2007, 11:36 PM

Almost any wax would be fine, and then polish the wax. Renaissance wax is best IMHO because it solidifies quickly into microcrystals and no need to heat it. You can apply it from can to piece with a cloth or fingers immediately.

Great stuff!

paolo · 4th October 2007, 02:35 PM

I found on the web where to buy the wax. The shipping (to Italy) will take time, however, listening to Your advice, I 'll only apply the wax on the hilt, hoping to score well.
Thank You for Your help
Paolo

1st October 2007, 08:32 PM	#2
paolo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 173	The best pics I can do without sunlight. Paolo Attached Images

1st October 2007, 03:03 PM	#1
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Paolo better would be to see a photo but you can use abrasive paste (past to clean car's body is good: used it over a piece of paper). But pay attention to patina: if your handle has a patina don't use it!)

2nd October 2007, 02:33 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Paolo, I'm not sure it really needs polishing. The places that seem dull are filled in with resin or something like it. The slight cracks are stable and I think add character.

2nd October 2007, 02:46 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Paolo, If this was mine I would apply a little Renaissance Wax and leave it as is. JMHO. Robert

2nd October 2007, 01:40 PM	#5
paolo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 173	Thank You for Your advices. I like to have my edge weapons at their best, so I dislike the little stratches and the matt stain on the hilt's surface. I think that, as Robert Coleman write, I'll apply wax. I don't know 'Renaissance', might be a good bee wax will be so effective ? Paolo

2nd October 2007, 11:36 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Almost any wax would be fine, and then polish the wax. Renaissance wax is best IMHO because it solidifies quickly into microcrystals and no need to heat it. You can apply it from can to piece with a cloth or fingers immediately. Great stuff!

4th October 2007, 02:35 PM	#7
paolo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 173	I found on the web where to buy the wax. The shipping (to Italy) will take time, however, listening to Your advice, I 'll only apply the wax on the hilt, hoping to score well. Thank You for Your help Paolo