Sewar with Molar Hilt

russel · 22nd February 2015, 10:09 AM

I will certainly give the blade an etch at some time - when I have built my confidence on lesser items!

You pre-empted me Kai, the scabbard has intrigued me. Most examples I have seen images of have some form of extension at the mouth of the scabbard. Is this a known type? If it is a repair to a break, it must have been some time ago, as there is no sign of it and the patina is quite uniform.

Sajen · 22nd February 2015, 10:51 AM

Hello Russel,

I am not sure where and when but I am nearly sure to have seen a sewar scabbard like this before. Your scabbard don't look recarved to my eyes.
I think that the blade was cleaned to reattach the the handle without rust at the tang.
Don't worry to much about etching a blade, try lemon or vinegar, you can't do mistakes by this.
Again, great score by this beautiful sewar!

Regards,
Detlef

CharlesS · 22nd February 2015, 12:14 PM

The extreme angle of the at the bottom side of the mouth of the scabbard does lead me to believe that it has been recarved, and as others have said, likely some time ago.

Frankly, who cares!!!...it's such a lovely piece and such an excellent restoration job. The fact that it still retains its scabbard at all is a plus!!

Congrats!

22nd February 2015, 10:09 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	I will certainly give the blade an etch at some time - when I have built my confidence on lesser items! You pre-empted me Kai, the scabbard has intrigued me. Most examples I have seen images of have some form of extension at the mouth of the scabbard. Is this a known type? If it is a repair to a break, it must have been some time ago, as there is no sign of it and the patina is quite uniform.

22nd February 2015, 10:51 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Hello Russel, I am not sure where and when but I am nearly sure to have seen a sewar scabbard like this before. Your scabbard don't look recarved to my eyes. I think that the blade was cleaned to reattach the the handle without rust at the tang. Don't worry to much about etching a blade, try lemon or vinegar, you can't do mistakes by this. Again, great score by this beautiful sewar! Regards, Detlef

22nd February 2015, 12:14 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	The extreme angle of the at the bottom side of the mouth of the scabbard does lead me to believe that it has been recarved, and as others have said, likely some time ago. Frankly, who cares!!!...it's such a lovely piece and such an excellent restoration job. The fact that it still retains its scabbard at all is a plus!! Congrats!