Rusted 17th C persian shamshir within decayed scabbard

celtan · 10th September 2010, 08:20 PM

I guessed as much. I've seen olive oil darkening the metal of our flintlocks when used as preservative. Yet, its better to have a darkened leather than no leather at all...: )

Now, since the weapon is curved. I need to find a pliable thin container. Or a plastic tube/conduit than can be capped at its bottom end. Not too large, or I will need too large a volume of oil.

Gotta visit Home Depot, and get creative as I look at the stuff.

Best

Manuel

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10th September 2010, 08:20 PM	#4
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	I guessed as much. I've seen olive oil darkening the metal of our flintlocks when used as preservative. Yet, its better to have a darkened leather than no leather at all...: ) Now, since the weapon is curved. I need to find a pliable thin container. Or a plastic tube/conduit than can be capped at its bottom end. Not too large, or I will need too large a volume of oil. Gotta visit Home Depot, and get creative as I look at the stuff. Best Manuel