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Post by ilvalto on Jun 14, 2024 20:02:01 GMT
Hiya folks
I recently bought a lot at an auction which includes one or two old french sabers that are in a real bad shape (seriously damaged hilt/grip).
They were just additional to the stuff i wanted, but now that i have them i'm thinking..what the hell, might try and do something with it rather than just chucking them in the bin. Has anybody ever come across a "how to" guide for safely dismantling an antique french saber?
Thanks
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Post by mrstabby on Jun 15, 2024 6:51:47 GMT
It depends.
If it is threaded it goes easy. If it's peened you have to grind off the peen, then to reattach either shorten the grip by a mm or add material (welding) so you have enough to peen it again. You also could add a threaded section and make a nut, but all of this will be kinda destructive.
You could chisel away the grip and make a new 2-pieced wood core and glue it on.
EDIT: Maybe post some pictures, but my guess it wiill be peened and then you have to use some grinding tools. I had seen a video some time ago, but can't find it. Essentially you have to grind the mushroomed portion of the tang until the pommel frees up.
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