Sewar reconstruction and restoration

[GIO]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Great job!

But why two threads?

Because I am not familiar with the procedure of how to manage attachments.

[Sajen]

Hello GIO,

Kai is correct, this style of sewars have a simple scabbard toe like by this examples from old threads.
Otherwise a great restore job!

Regards,
Detlef

[David]

Originally Posted by GIO

Because I am not familiar with the procedure of how to manage attachments.

Everything you need to know is in the sticky thread on the Ethno page. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you are still confused.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631Dr. But

[GIO]

Many thanks to all who have contributed with comments and suggestions.
Gio

[Mickey the Finn]

So, it would not be "too big a deal" to use bone or moose antler to replace a missing buntut, or a missing tip to the "crosspiece" of the "warangka"? [Please excuse me. My choice of words may not be correct].

If bone or moose antler are not really ideal, could a guy get away with using Gaboon ebony, African blackwood, Makassar ebony, [or even ipe, wenge, or zebrawood] instead of buffalo horn?

Thank you.

Mickey

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Mickey the Finn

So, it would not be "too big a deal" to use bone or moose antler to replace a missing buntut, or a missing tip to the "crosspiece" of the "warangka"? [Please excuse me. My choice of words may not be correct].

If bone or moose antler are not really ideal, could a guy get away with using Gaboon ebony, African blackwood, Makassar ebony, [or even ipe, wenge, or zebrawood] instead of buffalo horn?

By the first part I would say yes, by the second part I would say no. Never have seen sewars with a wooden toe.

Regards,
Detlef