Kattara Restoration Redux

Sajen · 29th July 2014, 08:54 AM

Not my area of collecting but I also would let the handle in this state, the patination look very nice.

Regards,
Detlef

Robert · 29th July 2014, 02:18 PM

Kubur, I very much agree with Stu and Detlef and believe that not much more than a possible cleaning after it has passed through so many hands should be done to this piece. I had fully intended to post this when I moved the photos to this new thread, but being sidetracked so easily anymore

Best,
Robert

Iain · 29th July 2014, 02:42 PM

From what I see in the images nothing needs to be done to this piece. It is in stable condition. At the most a coating of renaissance wax, or if you prefer, oil for the blade. Otherwise it would be a pity to do anything to it.

Kubur · 29th July 2014, 02:58 PM

Thank you very very much all!!
In fact, I discovered, that in fact, the handle is covered with a thick brown leather with a nice patina. It was not the wood!!
So I won't touch anything.
I will spend my time on my new Abu fila or Omani matchlock...

spiral · 29th July 2014, 05:36 PM

I agree with the others, if a modern wrap was added it would become a lesser piece in my eyes & would stand out as ill matching with that old warhorse of a blade.

Spiral

29th July 2014, 08:54 AM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,278	Not my area of collecting but I also would let the handle in this state, the patination look very nice. Regards, Detlef

29th July 2014, 02:18 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Kubur, I very much agree with Stu and Detlef and believe that not much more than a possible cleaning after it has passed through so many hands should be done to this piece. I had fully intended to post this when I moved the photos to this new thread, but being sidetracked so easily anymore Best, Robert

29th July 2014, 02:42 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	From what I see in the images nothing needs to be done to this piece. It is in stable condition. At the most a coating of renaissance wax, or if you prefer, oil for the blade. Otherwise it would be a pity to do anything to it.

29th July 2014, 02:58 PM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Thank you very very much all!! In fact, I discovered, that in fact, the handle is covered with a thick brown leather with a nice patina. It was not the wood!! So I won't touch anything. I will spend my time on my new Abu fila or Omani matchlock...

29th July 2014, 05:36 PM	#5
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	I agree with the others, if a modern wrap was added it would become a lesser piece in my eyes & would stand out as ill matching with that old warhorse of a blade. Spiral