Kattara Restoration Redux

Iain · 29th July 2014, 02:42 PM

From what I see in the images nothing needs to be done to this piece. It is in stable condition. At the most a coating of renaissance wax, or if you prefer, oil for the blade. Otherwise it would be a pity to do anything to it.

Kubur · 29th July 2014, 02:58 PM

Thank you very very much all!!
In fact, I discovered, that in fact, the handle is covered with a thick brown leather with a nice patina. It was not the wood!!
So I won't touch anything.
I will spend my time on my new Abu fila or Omani matchlock...

spiral · 29th July 2014, 05:36 PM

I agree with the others, if a modern wrap was added it would become a lesser piece in my eyes & would stand out as ill matching with that old warhorse of a blade.

Spiral

29th July 2014, 02:42 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	From what I see in the images nothing needs to be done to this piece. It is in stable condition. At the most a coating of renaissance wax, or if you prefer, oil for the blade. Otherwise it would be a pity to do anything to it.

29th July 2014, 02:58 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Thank you very very much all!! In fact, I discovered, that in fact, the handle is covered with a thick brown leather with a nice patina. It was not the wood!! So I won't touch anything. I will spend my time on my new Abu fila or Omani matchlock...

29th July 2014, 05:36 PM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	I agree with the others, if a modern wrap was added it would become a lesser piece in my eyes & would stand out as ill matching with that old warhorse of a blade. Spiral