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Pukka Bundook · 21st February 2007, 07:32 AM

I consider all the posts above as valid, and thank each of you for your contribution!
The reason I purchased this one, was because I was unaware of crack in blade, but aware of lost quillon.
I don't have endless resources, and purchasing something in this condition is still to me a treasure.
Once in possesion of something like this, comes the questions of what to do or not do in the way of restoration or preservation.
Ham,
I strongly lean to-wards doing nothing, as this weapon could have gained this defect honestly in combat, and to fix it,( if possible )would detract from its history.
The other side of me likes a challenge, and the thought of retuning this old warrior to its former usefulness is also a strong draw.
Fenris,
I think you summed up the situation extremely well.
That is why I seek your input.........in order to make a more informed decision!

Could anyone answer my other questions, re. age, and wether these wide flat blades were in use in conjunction with the thicker, narrower blades???

Thank you again,
Richard.

21st February 2007, 07:32 AM	#7
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	I consider all the posts above as valid, and thank each of you for your contribution! The reason I purchased this one, was because I was unaware of crack in blade, but aware of lost quillon. I don't have endless resources, and purchasing something in this condition is still to me a treasure. Once in possesion of something like this, comes the questions of what to do or not do in the way of restoration or preservation. Ham, I strongly lean to-wards doing nothing, as this weapon could have gained this defect honestly in combat, and to fix it,( if possible )would detract from its history. The other side of me likes a challenge, and the thought of retuning this old warrior to its former usefulness is also a strong draw. Fenris, I think you summed up the situation extremely well. That is why I seek your input.........in order to make a more informed decision! Could anyone answer my other questions, re. age, and wether these wide flat blades were in use in conjunction with the thicker, narrower blades??? Thank you again, Richard.