kerishilt

A. G. Maisey · 25th November 2009, 09:53 PM

The ones I've had repaired like this have cost a lot less than getting a new one made, but that was not a consideration for me. If necessary I would have been willing to pay much more than the cost of a new hilt, in order to conserve the old one.

BluErf · 5th December 2009, 04:10 AM

Sometimes, it is a limitation of available material. The old hilt may be made from wood of very good grain, and it is not so easy to find another piece of wood of similar size and quality. Sometimes, its the quality of the carving. If the owner likes the form of the old hilt, he may choose to repair the hilt. Sometimes, its just sentimental/pusaka value... I'm sure there are many other reasons for repairing an old hilt.

25th November 2009, 09:53 PM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,070	The ones I've had repaired like this have cost a lot less than getting a new one made, but that was not a consideration for me. If necessary I would have been willing to pay much more than the cost of a new hilt, in order to conserve the old one.

5th December 2009, 04:10 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Sometimes, it is a limitation of available material. The old hilt may be made from wood of very good grain, and it is not so easy to find another piece of wood of similar size and quality. Sometimes, its the quality of the carving. If the owner likes the form of the old hilt, he may choose to repair the hilt. Sometimes, its just sentimental/pusaka value... I'm sure there are many other reasons for repairing an old hilt.