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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2011 21:15:06 GMT
I'm wondering what are some different methods of attaching the pommel cap to swords? I'm thinking it shouldn't be epoxied or something so difficult to "un-do" should I need to change the sword grip or do some other maintenance on the sword. The sword pictured here had some issues when I acquired it, the primary one I'm trying to solve now is putting the pommel cap back on securely, but not so securely that I'll never be able to remove it without damaging the grip, etc. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Attachments:
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Post by chrisperoni on Nov 10, 2011 21:29:30 GMT
It's not structural right? How far down onto the hilt does it go? You might be able to drill through it and use a pin to secure it which can then be pushed out later to remove it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2011 16:10:48 GMT
Thanks chrisperoni, I'll keep that in mind, hoping not to drill or make structural modifications, but if I have to I will. I was hoping there's some adhesive that's not as uber as epoxy or gorilla glue, and not as useless as rubber cement. I will keep your suggestion as a last resort.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 0:40:48 GMT
I'd agree with chrisperoni - drill and pin.
If you didn't want to go that far, you could try hot-melt glue. They use it to attach tip guides to fishing rods and inserts on arrow shafts - it will hold, wont be as strong as exoxy if you don't overdo it.
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Post by Sir Tre on Nov 12, 2011 6:11:28 GMT
this lookslike the standardized version of the qi jian... which is not a one-piece steel item... how is it/// amd we definiteley need a review... also see how i did the pomel repairson my hanwei/rodel jian
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Post by chrisperoni on Nov 12, 2011 15:24:03 GMT
I might be misunderstanding you but this doesn't look like the Hanwei Chinese Qi JIan other than that kinda common pommel design: Notice in the OP no rayskin, smooth surface, no hole through the 'mouth'
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Post by Dan Davis on Nov 12, 2011 17:20:45 GMT
From the looks of this thing, the grip is held on by a nut and washer while the "pommel" is simply held in place by some sort of metallic tape. IS this correct?
At any rate, use Devcon 2-part epoxy, the 30 minute 15Kpsi type. If you decide to remove it later the epoxy will dissolve in acetone.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 17:23:48 GMT
I've uploaded a few more pictures on Flickr (higher resolution than the forums allow) for you to look at. It would be valuable to know if this is really a Hanwei Qi Jian - please feel free to evaluate, speculate, etc. You can see what I assume is a maker's mark at the top of the grip - not sure what to make of that. www.flickr.com/photos/stevefrey/tags/jian/
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 17:24:59 GMT
Thanks for all the feedback folks, I am learning from y'all.
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Post by chrisperoni on Nov 12, 2011 18:54:18 GMT
it's not the Hanwei Qi Jian. Looks like it's this one: www.swordnarmory.com/Qi-Jian-Chi ... p-8020.htm seems the habaki is upside down though when I compare your pics to the link so I can't say for certian if it's the same sword. At the price of the sword I think it is I could see the habaki going on upside down in manufacture. Linked sword has the signature and all the rest of your swords details are the same. I would expect the sword I found to be secured at the pommel as yours is- I would hope the Hanwei Qi Jian is not made that way. (hope you got a good deal on your sword)
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Post by Sir Tre on Nov 13, 2011 3:05:28 GMT
yes i mean the one that is not like the hanwei qi jian.
to op... i would recommend pinning the pommel like a han jian pommel
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2011 3:04:18 GMT
Haha! Thanks chrisperoni, yeah, I bought these knowing they were practice swords. A little more than appropriately shaped pieces of metal for getting used to and experimenting with sword techniques. Got a handful of weapons very cheap from a friend.
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