Sewar with Molar Hilt

russel · 22nd February 2015, 04:24 AM

The inherent fragility of this material was made apparent when it arrived (very poor packing effort on the part of the seller). Fortunately Robert Coleman was able to restore it to its former glory!

Battara · 22nd February 2015, 05:58 AM

Robert did a very impressive job!

Yes this stuff is crazy brittle. Here is a link to a great discussion on the fossil molar ivory:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=fossil+molar

Sajen · 22nd February 2015, 09:32 AM

Hello Russel,

beautiful sewar and a great restore job from Robert, nearly invisible. Maybe give the blade an etch, they are normally very fine laminated.

Regards,
Detlef

22nd February 2015, 04:24 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	The inherent fragility of this material was made apparent when it arrived (very poor packing effort on the part of the seller). Fortunately Robert Coleman was able to restore it to its former glory! Attached Images

22nd February 2015, 05:58 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	Robert did a very impressive job! Yes this stuff is crazy brittle. Here is a link to a great discussion on the fossil molar ivory: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=fossil+molar

22nd February 2015, 09:32 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,344	Hello Russel, beautiful sewar and a great restore job from Robert, nearly invisible. Maybe give the blade an etch, they are normally very fine laminated. Regards, Detlef