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Old 21st April 2010, 10:29 PM   #17
Maurice
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Nice etching job!
Yep, learned it from the profi!



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Also love the small pommel style as you know...
That makes two of us!


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Did you tried a bit of wax on the scabbard to get a less dry look of the wood? (As well as offering a bit of protection from the low-humidity in-house.)
Yes I used wax on the wood. Maybe it is not clear to see on the images, but it has a much better look allready as when I got it.


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Maurice, have you tried the "cold" needle test to gauge the malleability of the metal?
Not yet, but I will try soon and surely let you know!

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