Moro Kris for comment

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Gene,

try to etch it, this is not a big effort and will bring out a possible nice lamination.
you can use vinegar from your wifes kitchen, heat the blade and vinegar and use a brush. Normally it will work after a short time.

Regards,

Detlef

Thanks Detlef.

Would that be better than FeCl for these?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thanks Detlef.

Would that be better than FeCl for these?

You can use FeCl as well. Vinegar will give a more soft etch what I prefer but this is a personal choice.

Regards,

Detlef

[Battara]

IF you use FeCl mix it with a little distilled water, say 1/2 and 1/2?

Etch the blade and see what comes out.

On the scabbard, the most I would do is place bands of either brass or silver. Otherwise leave the wood alone. On the blade, it should have a clamp on it, maybe silver, as well as etch it.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Battara

IF you use FeCl mix it with a little distilled water, say 1/2 and 1/2?

Etch the blade and see what comes out.

On the scabbard, the most I would do is place bands of either brass or silver. Otherwise leave the wood alone. On the blade, it should have a clamp on it, maybe silver, as well as etch it.

Thanks, I don't suppose you have any pictures of examples of how the scabbard should look, or ideas for remaking the clamp do you?

I can see some areas where it looks like there were originally bands on the scabbard. What do you think these holes were for?

[kino]

Atlantia,
I like it.
Thanks for posting photos of this Kris.

[Battara]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thanks, I don't suppose you have any pictures of examples of how the scabbard should look, or ideas for remaking the clamp do you?

I can see some areas where it looks like there were originally bands on the scabbard. What do you think these holes were for?

I have made clamps before for people and bands for scabbards........

On the holes - sometimes small rods/plugs kept different parts of the scabbard together.