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					Originally Posted by Sajen
					
				 Yes, this I see similar! I've learned by my first job education to file a set square from a piece of iron so I know what I am doing and what I am not able to do I give to people who are able to do it, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=visayan+kris  I was sure that this blade was ruined by a real amateur restorer but a good friend was able to give the blade back it's original shape. 
Another example is this Visayan knife which seems ruined by an amateur but Roland (our member Roland_M) gives it back the typical beveled edge. 
 
Regards, 
Detlef | 
	
 
 very beautiful done. Question: as the blade looks like new now, what about the grip? Do you do something with or to the grip or leave it as is ? 
FYI:
 I treated the wooden handle of some pre 1870 pinfire revolvers with almond oil to feed the wood and avoid it from drying out...
Also bone handles of Bosnian ones I treat with a drop of virgin olive oil for the same reason.
Or is this not done with cold weapons?