17thC relic Rapier saved?

Atlantia · 9th June 2010, 10:29 PM

Hi All!

Nando,
Well, I've not actually used olive oil before (apart from cooking of course)
I'll have to buy some tomorrow

Jim,
Thanks for the research, it kinda confirms my thoughts. Well, I thought 1620-30, but a few years later is still fine really.

Manolo,
Thanks

To be honest I think the pommel is my favourite bit! Its such a beauty!

Michael,
Thank you for your research. To be honest (and without looking through my books which I don't have access to at the moment) I didn't think it was 'quite' a pappenheimer, so thats a most pleasant suprise!
The 'Bonhams' sword is an absolute beauty! Would that I could happen across one of that quality

I will try olive oil/silicon carbide paper, I can honestly say I'd never have thought of using olive oil to lubricate the paper.
I will certainly show off the results.

Philip,
Some great tips there! Especially the deer antler. I completely approve, they drop off naturally, and are great to work with. I'll have to fabricate a few 'tools' from some offcuts, as I'm actually working a piece to make a hilt at the moment.
I didn't know it was a traditional tool for Japanese Tsuba/metalworkers

Hotspur,
Well, I've not used it before either, but sounds like its worth a try.

Martin,
I'e always used aerosol penetrating oils as they hopefully WILL sink into the pits and stabilise the rust. I've never had a problem with them loosening deep rust like an acid though.

Nando,
That this fine weapon should have ended up like this is just horrible.
I don't think any beauty parlour could do much... but I do have some hopes.
Its a bit like watching England in the world cup, there will probobly be some sweat and tears, fingers crossed, prayers whispered... but in the end, mostly just a sad realisation of what 'might have been'

9th June 2010, 10:29 PM	#31
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi All! Nando, Well, I've not actually used olive oil before (apart from cooking of course) I'll have to buy some tomorrow Jim, Thanks for the research, it kinda confirms my thoughts. Well, I thought 1620-30, but a few years later is still fine really. Manolo, Thanks To be honest I think the pommel is my favourite bit! Its such a beauty! Michael, Thank you for your research. To be honest (and without looking through my books which I don't have access to at the moment) I didn't think it was 'quite' a pappenheimer, so thats a most pleasant suprise! The 'Bonhams' sword is an absolute beauty! Would that I could happen across one of that quality I will try olive oil/silicon carbide paper, I can honestly say I'd never have thought of using olive oil to lubricate the paper. I will certainly show off the results. Philip, Some great tips there! Especially the deer antler. I completely approve, they drop off naturally, and are great to work with. I'll have to fabricate a few 'tools' from some offcuts, as I'm actually working a piece to make a hilt at the moment. I didn't know it was a traditional tool for Japanese Tsuba/metalworkers Hotspur, Well, I've not used it before either, but sounds like its worth a try. Martin, I'e always used aerosol penetrating oils as they hopefully WILL sink into the pits and stabilise the rust. I've never had a problem with them loosening deep rust like an acid though. Nando, That this fine weapon should have ended up like this is just horrible. I don't think any beauty parlour could do much... but I do have some hopes. Its a bit like watching England in the world cup, there will probobly be some sweat and tears, fingers crossed, prayers whispered... but in the end, mostly just a sad realisation of what 'might have been'