Thank you Steve,
excellent post and well executed ( well it is a weapons forum

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I think it would be a very good idea if your 'how to' thread was added to a new 'sticky' catergory that others could add to. eg how to ...make a scabbard, re-hilt a Tulwar, replacing/ repairing damaged brass work etc. The need for minor repairs and restorations seem more common these days.....or maybe because interest in Ethnic weapons is increasing, people are more inclined to improve the condition of their pieces.

Either way it would be a good resource for 'repair information'
Anyone any thoughts ?
David