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Fri 12 Mar, 2010 11:57 pm
So seeing as it is probably a replica and not even a kind of ceremonial sword, my next couple of questions on it are:
a) Was I duped on the price I bought it for (80 Euros) or do such replicas actually fetch such a price?
b) Also how do I go about giving it a cutting edge
c) Is it possible to substitute the bottom bit of the rat tail tang (I am thinking of breaking off the screw part and welding to it a further piece of metal to make up for it) and try to pin it in place like how a real one should be? If so, than how can I achieve this? Will it be servicable or will it just break off from the welding, potentially injuring someone?
d) Where do I find original looking covers for the handle bit to imitate the original covers I see on every sword type resembling mine and how do I go about gluing it in place?
e) Does the handle need to be filled or secured any further, as it is not wobbly but it seems it does have a bit of space inside the channel the tang goes through.
Thanks for shedding light on this item and helping me out. Now at least I know that by
polishing it and taking off the rust of the scabbard I won't be messing up with a real antique weapon.