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22nd March 2023, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Given that there is a single turkshead knot remaining and it is painted black, my guess would be that that rapier would've originally had a wire wrap and the textile is a later replacement.
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25th March 2023, 08:06 PM | #2 | |
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But, enough of hijacking John's thread. If interested, feel free to respond on the thread dedicated to the Pappenheim. Cheers, all |
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hindu basket hilt, khanda, preservation, restoration, rust |
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