17thC relic Rapier saved?

katana · 11th June 2010, 02:29 PM

Great thread Gentlemen

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Nice one Gene.....I love 'relic' pieces.....

Have you decided to what extent, you are going to clean this ? I would certainly consider (if it was mine) making a wooden handle (in 2 halves) and fixing with a wire wrap. No adhesive....so that the handle is not permanently fixed and could be removed without damage to the tang.

All the best
David

Oh by the way, hows your 'other' aquisition doing.....( the two legged, two armed type .... I mean

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11th June 2010, 02:29 PM	#13
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Great thread Gentlemen . Nice one Gene.....I love 'relic' pieces..... Have you decided to what extent, you are going to clean this ? I would certainly consider (if it was mine) making a wooden handle (in 2 halves) and fixing with a wire wrap. No adhesive....so that the handle is not permanently fixed and could be removed without damage to the tang. All the best David Oh by the way, hows your 'other' aquisition doing.....( the two legged, two armed type .... I mean )