Re-hilted Bayonet?

Rick · 25th October 2008, 10:46 PM

Yes, sanding would help; but then you have to go through quite a few different grits to get a decent finish .
A figure 8 or circular sanding pattern will take the scratches out quickest; then finish with lengthwise strokes .

Robert · 26th October 2008, 11:59 PM

Gonzalo, Thank you very much for identifying this as a Argentine facón for me as well as giving me an idea as to its age. Also my thanks for the great link that you posted which is not only very informative but also shows such beautiful examples of the different knives used by the gauchos.
Rick, My thanks for your advice on how to help restore the damage done to the blade on this. When I get time to do the work needed I will post new pictures hopefully showing it in better condition.
On another note, when I bought this the seller said that he thought that he had the leather scabbard for it and if he could find it he would call me. Well, he called today and is going to mail it out to me tomorrow.

25th October 2008, 10:46 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Yes, sanding would help; but then you have to go through quite a few different grits to get a decent finish . A figure 8 or circular sanding pattern will take the scratches out quickest; then finish with lengthwise strokes .

26th October 2008, 11:59 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Gonzalo, Thank you very much for identifying this as a Argentine facón for me as well as giving me an idea as to its age. Also my thanks for the great link that you posted which is not only very informative but also shows such beautiful examples of the different knives used by the gauchos. Rick, My thanks for your advice on how to help restore the damage done to the blade on this. When I get time to do the work needed I will post new pictures hopefully showing it in better condition. On another note, when I bought this the seller said that he thought that he had the leather scabbard for it and if he could find it he would call me. Well, he called today and is going to mail it out to me tomorrow.