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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jul 8, 2014 10:20:14 GMT
So, what do you do when your brand new Gen 2 Brookhart sword doesn't fit it's wood core scabbard? The blade goes in most if the way, but then gets "stuck" a few inches before being fully seated. I've read and heard from several people that the wood can get warped/swell from the trip overseas to the US, but would like to hear some solutions about how to fix the problem. Other than a complete scabbard rebuild, is there an easier way to fix the problem?
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Jul 8, 2014 13:16:02 GMT
If you can't take it apart, you can glue some sand paper to a flat, thin piece of metal or wood that fits in the scabbard and try to widen the upper part of the scabbard from the inside. It's quite a hassle though...
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Post by Bryan Heff on Jul 8, 2014 13:23:38 GMT
I would agree with Chenessfan, try and widen it somehow with sand paper. Can you tell if its getting stuck due to tightness, or is it getting blocked by something way down towards the bottom...like the point of the blade is bumping into something?
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jul 8, 2014 13:34:49 GMT
I sold two new Gen 2 Brookhart swords recently, a Teutonic War Sword and a Templar sword. I originally thought the Teutonic sword was getting stuck near the mouth of the scabbard, so I widened it some using a dremmel. It wasn't enough - went in a little further, but would still not fully seat. The Templar Sword still had the plastic wrapping on from the manufacturer when I sold it to a fellow forumite... he PM'd me about the same problem. I wonder if this batch of swords all came with warped scabbards? The scabbards (from what I remember) are covered in some kind of leather or leather like product, so maybe taking the scabbard apart would be the 2nd choice after trying to sand it with a long piece of metal?
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jul 8, 2014 19:39:50 GMT
That's a pretty good idea about the rifle cleaner. One thing of note: These are no longer mine - sold them and created this post to help out the new owners.
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Post by louie on Jul 8, 2014 23:58:46 GMT
Hey,
Thanks LG. A picture of the Brookhart Templar is over on the members collections threads..so u can see how much is left to go. About 4"+/-
At first it wouldn't go more than 2/3 of the way in. If there is something in there.....it's good and sqwished tight now. I may end up trying to disassemble it and 're wrap it with goodies from Tandy Leather. It does seem like it would be fun to do. Although, the initial investment in tools and materials is a deterrent. I'm happy to clean and oil my swords. The thought of making a custom scabbard is...well...exciting... If there was a bigger market for that, I think I could do it for a living. I would also make pommels and buckles for leather had I the tools.
Anyway, when I get back home, I intend to shine a light down in there and see what I see....that seems like option A. Then onto breakdown and a redo if I have to. Oh well, at least there's something to look forwards to doing.
*air fist bump*
Louie
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Post by louie on Jul 14, 2014 1:56:18 GMT
Hey!
That's a fantastic idea, thanks! I will definitely try that. So simple a solution it's brilliant. Although MacGyver would be terribly disappointed in me right now, I'm still jazzed because I have a virtual plethora of solutions to try out!!
*air fist bump*
Thank you sir.
Appreciative,
Louie
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