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23rd September 2013, 05:14 AM | #1 |
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Moro Punal Info please
Hello all,
have just received my latest punal. Was hoping for some information in regards to age, where it was made etc. Also any ideas/suggestions for cleaning. Was also hoping for some idea on what the hilt is made of. Approx. 14"/36cm thanks |
23rd September 2013, 07:06 AM | #2 |
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Hello,
I think it's a middle 20th century punal with a bone handle. Regards, Detlef |
23rd September 2013, 07:10 AM | #3 |
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I think the very pointy luk indicate a more late 20 century dating.
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23rd September 2013, 07:48 AM | #4 |
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thanks guys.
Any recommendations for cleaning? was thinking 0000 steel wool for the blade but am hesitant in regards to the scabbard and hilt dressings. Any suggestions for the bone handle. thanks |
23rd September 2013, 09:34 AM | #5 |
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To be more exact I would guess 1950-1970 but others know maybe better.
Steel wool with WD40 for the blade will work good. The brass cover of the scabbard will have had once a very thin silver wash so I don't know how to clean it best, every cleaning will remove more of the silver wash. The handle can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a little bit soap but I don't see any dirt at the handle. |
23rd September 2013, 09:11 PM | #6 |
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thanks Sajen
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I find that after soap and water cleaning a little bit of mineral oil worked into bone/antler/horn/ivory can help revitalize it. |
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