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[Rafngard]

So you're the one that made me bid higher!

Actually, I could tell it wasn't silver, so I had to protect you from it.
I'm sure you'll protect me from the next one.

In seriousness, thanks! I'm very happy with it.

Have fun,
Leif

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Rafngard

So you're the one that made me bid higher!

Actually, I could tell it wasn't silver, so I had to protect you from it.
I'm sure you'll protect me from the next one.

In seriousness, thanks! I'm very happy with it.

Have fun,
Leif

Leif, personally I would clean the guard and ferrule and apply linseed oil to the pommel and scabbard. When you polish the pommel before with car polish the grain of the wood come out more nicely.

Regards,
Detlef

[Rafngard]

Car Polish. I never would have come up with that on my own.
I will follow your advice.

Thanks!
Leif

[Rafngard]

It took a while, but, the guard and ferrule are cleaned up, iron bands are looking like iron again, and the wood on the scabbard has been oiled.

All that's left is polishing the blade (we'll see how long that takes) and giving it an etch. More pics will eventually appear!

Have fun,
Leif