Help needed with Tulwar.

Robert · 28th December 2007, 04:54 AM

This looks more like silica sand blasting

with a fine grade of sand (it not only removes rust but also softer metals) than acid etching to me. JMHO

Robert

Pukka Bundook · 28th December 2007, 05:13 AM

Thank you for the words of confidence. It appears some have more confidence in my ability to put it right, than I have!

Robert,
I know it looks like sand-blasting. but on the pommel disc, there is some silver koftgari remaining, and this is still smooth, whilst the steel around it is pitted like the rest of the sword. Therfore iI can only think it was a pretty savage acid that was used.

R.

Robert · 28th December 2007, 05:40 AM

You are quite right, if the silver was not damaged it had to be acid. Without the benefit of pictures of the area with the silver koftgari I was going by the overall appearance of the rest of the sword.

Robert

Pukka Bundook · 28th December 2007, 03:45 PM

Robert,
I should have added a picture of the koftgari on the disc.
Will try and get one posted soon.

Best wishes,
R.

Jens Nordlunde · 28th December 2007, 08:57 PM

I would have loved to be with you when you clean it

, and I look forward to the picture of the disc.
Jens

Pukka Bundook · 29th December 2007, 04:15 PM

Jens,
I think the camera is coming home tonight, Then we can send a picture....

28th December 2007, 08:57 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	I would have loved to be with you when you clean it, and I look forward to the picture of the disc. Jens

28th December 2007, 04:54 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	This looks more like silica sand blasting with a fine grade of sand (it not only removes rust but also softer metals) than acid etching to me. JMHO Robert

28th December 2007, 05:13 AM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Thank you for the words of confidence. It appears some have more confidence in my ability to put it right, than I have! Robert, I know it looks like sand-blasting. but on the pommel disc, there is some silver koftgari remaining, and this is still smooth, whilst the steel around it is pitted like the rest of the sword. Therfore iI can only think it was a pretty savage acid that was used. R.

28th December 2007, 05:40 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	You are quite right, if the silver was not damaged it had to be acid. Without the benefit of pictures of the area with the silver koftgari I was going by the overall appearance of the rest of the sword. Robert

28th December 2007, 03:45 PM	#4
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Robert, I should have added a picture of the koftgari on the disc. Will try and get one posted soon. Best wishes, R.

29th December 2007, 04:15 PM	#6
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Jens, I think the camera is coming home tonight, Then we can send a picture....