What Would You Do ?

Sajen · 26th February 2009, 02:10 AM

Hello Robert,
I think that is the best you can do with a damaged handle like this. Well done! Think the end result will be nice.
sajen

G. McCormack · 26th February 2009, 05:21 AM

Nice job, I think since its so extensive, I might have drawn even more attention to it, using epoxy mixed with some colored pigments or metal flakes or something snazzy like that.
Nice handle shape on that one, looks really comfy.

Ferguson · 26th February 2009, 03:31 PM

You can buy epoxy colorants at Texas Knifemakers Supply www.texasknife.com .

Some folks have also used a bit of model paint in their epoxy. When I'm patching horn, I use just a little black, and the tiniest bit of red. With clear epoxy, a slightly translucent mix works fairly well.

Steve

Robert · 27th February 2009, 02:17 AM

Sajen and G. McCormack, Thank you both for your comments on what I have done so far. I think after staining the epoxy will look fine and match in with the horn pretty well. At least I hope it will !!

Steve, Thank you for the link to the supplies and for the tips on how to do the repairs. Again, thank you all for your interest.

Robert

LPCA · 3rd March 2009, 07:48 AM

Hi.

Unfortunately, old blades we find are not museum items, but genuine and interesting for their blade...with hilts a bit destroyed or more.

We are not restoration specialized craftmen. We just try to give a bit of live to the hilts....

See the attached pics.
For the nimcha (horn) and the flyssah (bone), i used a synthetic mastic that i first coloured in the mass with powder.

For the yathatan, i followed a description of repair by Adni (Oriental-Arms) see archives.
I remade the ears with hard wood (quite difficult because of the spatial volume or shape), 2 pieces of ivory on each side, metallic central strip readorned and gilded (gold leaf).
Heavy duty, my lords.

Louis-Pierre

ariel · 3rd March 2009, 12:54 PM

What do you mean by " synthetic mastic"?
Name, brand, source will be appreciated.

LPCA · 3rd March 2009, 02:07 PM

Hi, Ariel.

it's just a polyester putty (mastic) of professional quality for yatchs or cars. They need a hardener which is provided with.
Easy to find in little boxes.
Very easy to use - It dries rapidly and can be sand without problem with dry or wet paper.
We can slightly color it with the acrylic painting for board during the mixture.
Or then after drying, then brush with a wax the whole hilt.

Hope that can help you.
Louis-Pierre

3rd March 2009, 07:48 AM	#5
LPCA Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toulouse - FRANCE Posts: 83	Hi. Unfortunately, old blades we find are not museum items, but genuine and interesting for their blade...with hilts a bit destroyed or more. We are not restoration specialized craftmen. We just try to give a bit of live to the hilts.... See the attached pics. For the nimcha (horn) and the flyssah (bone), i used a synthetic mastic that i first coloured in the mass with powder. For the yathatan, i followed a description of repair by Adni (Oriental-Arms) see archives. I remade the ears with hard wood (quite difficult because of the spatial volume or shape), 2 pieces of ivory on each side, metallic central strip readorned and gilded (gold leaf). Heavy duty, my lords. Louis-Pierre Attached Images

3rd March 2009, 02:07 PM	#7
LPCA Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toulouse - FRANCE Posts: 83	Hi, Ariel. it's just a polyester putty (mastic) of professional quality for yatchs or cars. They need a hardener which is provided with. Easy to find in little boxes. Very easy to use - It dries rapidly and can be sand without problem with dry or wet paper. We can slightly color it with the acrylic painting for board during the mixture. Or then after drying, then brush with a wax the whole hilt. Hope that can help you. Louis-Pierre Attached Images

26th February 2009, 02:10 AM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,213	Hello Robert, I think that is the best you can do with a damaged handle like this. Well done! Think the end result will be nice. sajen

26th February 2009, 05:21 AM	#2
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	Nice job, I think since its so extensive, I might have drawn even more attention to it, using epoxy mixed with some colored pigments or metal flakes or something snazzy like that. Nice handle shape on that one, looks really comfy.

26th February 2009, 03:31 PM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	You can buy epoxy colorants at Texas Knifemakers Supply www.texasknife.com . Some folks have also used a bit of model paint in their epoxy. When I'm patching horn, I use just a little black, and the tiniest bit of red. With clear epoxy, a slightly translucent mix works fairly well. Steve

27th February 2009, 02:17 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Sajen and G. McCormack, Thank you both for your comments on what I have done so far. I think after staining the epoxy will look fine and match in with the horn pretty well. At least I hope it will !! Steve, Thank you for the link to the supplies and for the tips on how to do the repairs. Again, thank you all for your interest. Robert

3rd March 2009, 12:54 PM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	What do you mean by " synthetic mastic"? Name, brand, source will be appreciated.