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Old 15th February 2023, 01:26 PM   #16
Sajen
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Originally Posted by Johan van Zyl View Post
I hold your opinion in this matter in high regard, Detlef, and so I need to confirm what I think you are saying.
You seem quite satisfied that the elongation was broken at some time. You seem to be advising me to accept the fact that the rencong's damage is irreparable and I should leave things be.
Exactly Johan! Like Kai wrote, horn handles in meucangge style get bent with help from boiling water or oil, I haven't seen examples worked from two pieces of horn, a repair will not look good and will have a faulty appearance.

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