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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2010 7:01:58 GMT
Hiya everyone, I think I'll settle with the Hanwei Cutting Jian, but I have a question about the scabbard! I don't know whether it's a light brown or a dark brown. Maybe I'm just too picky but the light brown scabbards kinda bothers me because it looks fakish and I perfer if it was dark! I don't know if its just the camera on these reviews or if its just me but what color are they exactly? Thanks...  |
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Post by shadowhowler on Sept 26, 2010 7:05:01 GMT
I have one... its a fairly light brown I'm sorry to say.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2010 13:31:55 GMT
If there is of any consolation, you could darken the scabbard by applying multiple coats of linseed oil and a piece of cloth. They could be found in some hardware store and it hardens the wood (somewhat) to increase resistance against scratches or light dents.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2010 18:25:25 GMT
hmm, if I do that then how do I get around the metal fittings? I guess I would have to take them off?
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Post by shadowhowler on Sept 26, 2010 21:14:02 GMT
hmm, if I do that then how do I get around the metal fittings? I guess I would have to take them off? Not really. You could do it with a couple brushes... one big for the more exposed areas... and one really fine brush for right up against the fittings. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2010 21:20:25 GMT
hmm, if I do that then how do I get around the metal fittings? I guess I would have to take them off? you would not need to remove fittings for linseed oil. however, my scabbard is more of a cocoa color. i am very satisfied with it. the fittings would be hard to remove since they are pinned on and not glued. which is one of the reasons that i like this sword. however, the tang nut was a problem for me... a fluke from what i understand from cas, and also others who own it... i say if you want a tough jian get it... and if you have tang nut prob check the repairs section on how i fixed mine. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2010 21:25:51 GMT
/index.cgi?board=repair&action=display&thread=15980
this is the thread i told you about in previous post.
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