long persian dagger / wootz blade ?

[Kmaddock]

In my opinion

leave scabbard as is
It is an old knife that will I assume never be used as a knife nor carried so no need to make the scabbard what it isn’t also if you resell later the scabbard will look new and bring age of blade into question

Cleaning the blade and etching it will enhance though and be fully reversible.
Did you add washing up liquid to the hot vinegar as it breaks up surface tension in the vinegar and leads to a more even spread of liquid on the blade

Ps lovely item

Regards
Ken

[chiefheadknocker]

Originally Posted by Kmaddock

In my opinion

leave scabbard as is
It is an old knife that will I assume never be used as a knife nor carried so no need to make the scabbard what it isn’t also if you resell later the scabbard will look new and bring age of blade into question

Cleaning the blade and etching it will enhance though and be fully reversible.
Did you add washing up liquid to the hot vinegar as it breaks up surface tension in the vinegar and leads to a more even spread of liquid on the blade

Ps lovely item

Regards
Ken

Hi ken ,thanks for your tip on using washing up liquid ,I might give it a go though im a little nervous about trying to etch it , I think I also agree about the scabbard , it wouldn't match right with brand new leather

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by chiefheadknocker

Hi ken ,thanks for your tip on using washing up liquid ,I might give it a go though im a little nervous about trying to etch it , I think I also agree about the scabbard , it wouldn't match right with brand new leather

You are talking about etchinng the blade, but did you read the postings here about etching? Did you find my step by step guide?

As with the scabbard, in my oppinion any arrempt ti "repair" it will decrease it's value... significantly. You may as well have a completely new scabbard, bright and shiny, made for the knife, but it's historic value will be nothing.

[ALEX]

How about restoring the scabbard with antique/19th C silk or leather?

[chiefheadknocker]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

You are talking about etchinng the blade, but did you read the postings here about etching? Did you find my step by step guide?

As with the scabbard, in my oppinion any arrempt ti "repair" it will decrease it's value... significantly. You may as well have a completely new scabbard, bright and shiny, made for the knife, but it's historic value will be nothing.

Hi , I have just read your step by step guide ,that's very helpful .
Thankyou