Old Nigerian ?? Takouba

drac2k · 6th February 2024, 02:50 PM

My first recommendation is don't be in a hurry and force the removal.
Next, I like Pecards Antique Leather dressing; saturate the outside of the scabbard on both sides and when that is absorbed, reapply. Use an eyedropper and apply WD40 or a similar lubricant on the upright blade on both sides and let it drip down on the inside of the scabbard; do this repeatedly and slowly over days gently trying to work the blade out while continually reapplying the lubricant. More times than not you will get a successful result.

Interested Party · 6th February 2024, 03:53 PM

Kroil penetrates threads on pipe and bolts more effectively than WD-40, though it is considerably more expensive. I do not know if better penetration is an advantage in this enterprise.

Marius66 · 13th February 2024, 06:41 PM

Hello dear members,

I finally got it ! and cleaned it

Sadly not the graal or excalibur, 😐
The blade is unsharped ans local made of poor quality I guess.

It fits to just in the scabbard
that's why it was trapped when all rusty !

I hesitate to sharp the edges so it can fit better in.

A DECORATIVE ITEM , FOR TOURIST EXPORT OR A PARADE. PRESTIGE'' SWORD ?
I DON'T EVEN THINK IT IS NIGERIAN ??

Marius66 · 13th February 2024, 06:43 PM

Ps: the hilt is not made with brass ,
Don't know what it is...

Marc M. · 14th February 2024, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marius66

Ps: the hilt is not made with brass ,
Don't know what it is...

Zinc maybe?

Regards
Marc

Tim Simmons · 14th February 2024, 12:33 PM

I don't think it is a tourist item. They are worn as part daily dress in some parts.

TVV · 14th February 2024, 04:37 PM

Marius, while the blade did not turn out to be an old one, you still did an impressive job of getting it out without damaging the scabbard. How did you do it?

13th February 2024, 06:41 PM	#3
Marius66 Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 81	Hello dear members, I finally got it ! and cleaned it Sadly not the graal or excalibur, 😐 The blade is unsharped ans local made of poor quality I guess. It fits to just in the scabbard that's why it was trapped when all rusty ! I hesitate to sharp the edges so it can fit better in. A DECORATIVE ITEM , FOR TOURIST EXPORT OR A PARADE. PRESTIGE'' SWORD ? I DON'T EVEN THINK IT IS NIGERIAN ?? Attached Images

6th February 2024, 02:50 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,184	My first recommendation is don't be in a hurry and force the removal. Next, I like Pecards Antique Leather dressing; saturate the outside of the scabbard on both sides and when that is absorbed, reapply. Use an eyedropper and apply WD40 or a similar lubricant on the upright blade on both sides and let it drip down on the inside of the scabbard; do this repeatedly and slowly over days gently trying to work the blade out while continually reapplying the lubricant. More times than not you will get a successful result.

6th February 2024, 03:53 PM	#2
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 392	Kroil penetrates threads on pipe and bolts more effectively than WD-40, though it is considerably more expensive. I do not know if better penetration is an advantage in this enterprise.

13th February 2024, 06:43 PM	#4
Marius66 Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 81	Ps: the hilt is not made with brass , Don't know what it is...

14th February 2024, 12:33 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,742	I don't think it is a tourist item. They are worn as part daily dress in some parts.

14th February 2024, 04:37 PM	#7
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,601	Marius, while the blade did not turn out to be an old one, you still did an impressive job of getting it out without damaging the scabbard. How did you do it?