I bought this s a few weeks ago from a fellow forum member, so I would have a sword for my 18th century re-enacting kit. I do not plan at this time to complete a Scottish kit per se. I just wanted to have a proper sword for my 1750s, and 1770s civillian militia kit.
I aged it with a combination of vinegar and salt, then a fine mist of bleach.
The filework was done with a small round file, and a triangle file.
I also decided that the leather needed to match the rst of the sword so a scratched and nicked it with sandpaper, and a small stone. Then I applied a small amount of Fiebings Antique Stain.
Next in line is to finish aging the scabbard to match, and build a proper baldric for it.
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