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Spunjer · 1st November 2006, 01:00 PM

ok, CPR on this dead thread. found this two websites

http://www.ivoryrepair.com/

http://www.scrimshawstudio.com/restorations.html

joshualayne · 1st November 2006, 07:03 PM

funny, I was actually thinking about restoration yesterday, while looking at japanese swords (and seeing so many either being sold as bare blades or with very poor fittings (or WW2 fittings, which I have no interest in)).

There are companies that will remake saya, rebuild handles, even reform habaki to your blade.

On top of that, as the japanese sword aesthetic is a bit different than others (it seems), if you were to get a sword to full polish, you could never put it back in its old saya for fear of scratching the blade. You'd either have to keep it in shirasaya or have a new saya made.

Begs the question on what we're really collecting

Personally, I want to find a sword that is 'good enough' without restoration, not just to avoid the cost, but because I really don't want to be looking at something that looks brand new - a little patina is nice.

my nickel.

j.

Battara · 1st November 2006, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the links. Very helpful. BTW - I don't do scrimshaw.

Spunjer · 2nd November 2006, 12:53 PM

you're welcome, jose! here's another site that has helpful hints on taking care of ivory.

http://www.ivorybuyer.com/sales/workingtips.htm

1st November 2006, 07:03 PM	#2
joshualayne Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 14	on 'restoration' funny, I was actually thinking about restoration yesterday, while looking at japanese swords (and seeing so many either being sold as bare blades or with very poor fittings (or WW2 fittings, which I have no interest in)). There are companies that will remake saya, rebuild handles, even reform habaki to your blade. On top of that, as the japanese sword aesthetic is a bit different than others (it seems), if you were to get a sword to full polish, you could never put it back in its old saya for fear of scratching the blade. You'd either have to keep it in shirasaya or have a new saya made. Begs the question on what we're really collecting Personally, I want to find a sword that is 'good enough' without restoration, not just to avoid the cost, but because I really don't want to be looking at something that looks brand new - a little patina is nice. my nickel. j.

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1st November 2006, 01:00 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	ok, CPR on this dead thread. found this two websites http://www.ivoryrepair.com/ http://www.scrimshawstudio.com/restorations.html

1st November 2006, 09:52 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Thanks for the links. Very helpful. BTW - I don't do scrimshaw.

2nd November 2006, 12:53 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	you're welcome, jose! here's another site that has helpful hints on taking care of ivory. http://www.ivorybuyer.com/sales/workingtips.htm