is it possible for blood/flesh to remain on a blade for over a century....

kronckew · 19th July 2008, 09:47 AM

hi atlantia,

that gold sleeve adds a bit of value to it, but hollowing out the spine and wiring in an old nail surely detracts from the value, as does the repair adding those hanwei/paul chen viking wings to the original roman leaf shape. is there any markings on it? i suspect there may be a break in there somewhere what with all that wiring and such, probably take a lot of repair for it to go back into service. any blood will probably wash off and a good oiling is also in order. i'd take it off your hands & get it fixed up if you mail it to me.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

19th July 2008, 09:47 AM	#29
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	hi atlantia, that gold sleeve adds a bit of value to it, but hollowing out the spine and wiring in an old nail surely detracts from the value, as does the repair adding those hanwei/paul chen viking wings to the original roman leaf shape. is there any markings on it? i suspect there may be a break in there somewhere what with all that wiring and such, probably take a lot of repair for it to go back into service. any blood will probably wash off and a good oiling is also in order. i'd take it off your hands & get it fixed up if you mail it to me.