Old Nigerian ?? Takouba

Marc M. · 4th February 2024, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Marius66

Thank you for your message,
I will post pictures of the blade 🤞, first find the thin steel ruler.
For the hilt has someone a ''magical trick'' for remove oxydation without sanding...
Here it is almost black , 19th century item ?
and I wonder if baking soda and a toothbrush can solve the problem...

One way to remove the blade from the sheath, is to take a soft wooden slatand a small hamer.Gently tap the slatover the entire sheath on all sides.
To clean the brass use a soft brass brush and fine steel wool and/or a brass polish.

Best Regards

Marc

Tim Simmons · 4th February 2024, 03:55 PM

You can get a 1m thin steel ruler from amazon that will be flexible enough as you work carefully, pull the sword as you go. It might release well before you are half way down.

drac2k · 6th February 2024, 02:50 PM

My first recommendation is don't be in a hurry and force the removal.
Next, I like Pecards Antique Leather dressing; saturate the outside of the scabbard on both sides and when that is absorbed, reapply. Use an eyedropper and apply WD40 or a similar lubricant on the upright blade on both sides and let it drip down on the inside of the scabbard; do this repeatedly and slowly over days gently trying to work the blade out while continually reapplying the lubricant. More times than not you will get a successful result.

Interested Party · 6th February 2024, 03:53 PM

Kroil penetrates threads on pipe and bolts more effectively than WD-40, though it is considerably more expensive. I do not know if better penetration is an advantage in this enterprise.

Marius66 · 13th February 2024, 06:41 PM

Hello dear members,

I finally got it ! and cleaned it

Sadly not the graal or excalibur, 😐
The blade is unsharped ans local made of poor quality I guess.

It fits to just in the scabbard
that's why it was trapped when all rusty !

I hesitate to sharp the edges so it can fit better in.

A DECORATIVE ITEM , FOR TOURIST EXPORT OR A PARADE. PRESTIGE'' SWORD ?
I DON'T EVEN THINK IT IS NIGERIAN ??

Marius66 · 13th February 2024, 06:43 PM

Ps: the hilt is not made with brass ,
Don't know what it is...

Marc M. · 14th February 2024, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marius66

Ps: the hilt is not made with brass ,
Don't know what it is...

Zinc maybe?

Regards
Marc

13th February 2024, 06:41 PM	#5
Marius66 Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 131	Hello dear members, I finally got it ! and cleaned it Sadly not the graal or excalibur, 😐 The blade is unsharped ans local made of poor quality I guess. It fits to just in the scabbard that's why it was trapped when all rusty ! I hesitate to sharp the edges so it can fit better in. A DECORATIVE ITEM , FOR TOURIST EXPORT OR A PARADE. PRESTIGE'' SWORD ? I DON'T EVEN THINK IT IS NIGERIAN ?? Attached Images

4th February 2024, 03:55 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	You can get a 1m thin steel ruler from amazon that will be flexible enough as you work carefully, pull the sword as you go. It might release well before you are half way down.

6th February 2024, 02:50 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,258	My first recommendation is don't be in a hurry and force the removal. Next, I like Pecards Antique Leather dressing; saturate the outside of the scabbard on both sides and when that is absorbed, reapply. Use an eyedropper and apply WD40 or a similar lubricant on the upright blade on both sides and let it drip down on the inside of the scabbard; do this repeatedly and slowly over days gently trying to work the blade out while continually reapplying the lubricant. More times than not you will get a successful result.

6th February 2024, 03:53 PM	#4
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 497	Kroil penetrates threads on pipe and bolts more effectively than WD-40, though it is considerably more expensive. I do not know if better penetration is an advantage in this enterprise.

13th February 2024, 06:43 PM	#6
Marius66 Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 131	Ps: the hilt is not made with brass , Don't know what it is...