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kai · 12th June 2019, 11:38 AM

Double post - please ignore!

kronckew · 20th June 2019, 04:15 PM

Just arrived. the sharp Blade is 1 cm. at the grip join, will take some more measurements & photos after a bit of a clean, some red surface rust. No pitting visible. It has a strong distal taper to start, slowing down quickly then slower to the point. Scabbard is well made, tho plain, there were a number of braided rings of fine rattan under the black electricians tape, couple were fairly fragile. two broken. I love it already.

Anyone know what takes black electrical tape goo stains off wood? It's been there a while.

Norman McCormick · 20th June 2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Anyone know what takes black electrical tape goo stains off wood? It's been there a while.

WD40 but try a test first.
Regards,
Norman.

Sajen · 20th June 2019, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Anyone know what takes black electrical tape goo stains off wood? It's been there a while.

Hello Wayne,

I wouldn't use WD40, better try linseed oil. Curious to see your pictures!

Regards,
Detlef

kronckew · 25th June 2019, 11:53 AM

Arrived end of last week. weighs 526 grams unscabbarded. B;ade 24in. 1 7/16 in. at the widest, 3/8 i. thick at the streaky brown grip, which is roughly 6 in. long.

Some bright spark skidded an angle grinder across it at some point before, so the blade could do with a good polish to get rid of the scars.

Took the tape off the scabbard & put some black pony-tail elastic bands on till I find where I put my rattan. 2 originals survive but are fragile.

25th June 2019, 11:53 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,237	Arrived end of last week. weighs 526 grams unscabbarded. B;ade 24in. 1 7/16 in. at the widest, 3/8 i. thick at the streaky brown grip, which is roughly 6 in. long. Some bright spark skidded an angle grinder across it at some point before, so the blade could do with a good polish to get rid of the scars. Took the tape off the scabbard & put some black pony-tail elastic bands on till I find where I put my rattan. 2 originals survive but are fragile. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 25th June 2019 at 12:43 PM.

12th June 2019, 11:38 AM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Double post - please ignore!

20th June 2019, 04:15 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,237	Just arrived. the sharp Blade is 1 cm. at the grip join, will take some more measurements & photos after a bit of a clean, some red surface rust. No pitting visible. It has a strong distal taper to start, slowing down quickly then slower to the point. Scabbard is well made, tho plain, there were a number of braided rings of fine rattan under the black electricians tape, couple were fairly fragile. two broken. I love it already. Anyone know what takes black electrical tape goo stains off wood? It's been there a while.