naval sword

[larry]

Could i please have some opinion on this sword, i am concern with the crack in the scabbard( see pictures) i

1- will it continue to crack

2- can it be fix

i thank everyone for their opionion

larry

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this is the wioth the crack in the scabbard

[Steve Flanagan]

Sword

The skin can be repaired but will always show the crack, the best type of glue to use is a water soluable craft glue that remains slightly flexible after hardening, use the tip of a knife or razorblade, I use medical syringes with large bore needles to get the glue where it needs to be, then wrap evenly with cord so that the skin is evenly pressed back down. check for glue seepage when pressed down and wipe off with damp cloth. Rubber bands can be used if you want to do sections at a time, but Ive had great success with cord, or small gauge nylon rope. After a couple of hours it should be okay to remove the rope and double check for glue seepage. Then let it air dry for a day or so. Do not do this with the blade still in the scabbard, glue probably wouldnt make it through the seam in the wood saya but why take the chance.

[gunto]

The skin can be repaired but will always show the crack, the best type of glue to use is a water soluable craft glue that remains slightly flexible after hardening, use the tip of a knife or razorblade, I use medical syringes with large bore needles to get the glue where it needs to be, then wrap evenly with cord so that the skin is evenly pressed back down. check for glue seepage when pressed down and wipe off with damp cloth. Rubber bands can be used if you want to do sections at a time, but Ive had great success with cord, or small gauge nylon rope. After a couple of hours it should be okay to remove the rope and double check for glue seepage. Then let it air dry for a day or so. Do not do this with the blade still in the scabbard, glue probably wouldnt make it through the seam in the wood saya but why take the chance.

Yes, thats the way to do it

[gunto]

You also need to clean the fittings on the scabbard so the verdigris wont spread more.Also the scabbard needs cleaning before glueing.It looks possible to remove the fittings with the little screws.I would do that to get it 100 % clean.Be careful.
Be careful verdigris is dangerus to eat

How many seppas are there? It looks to me that there is missing 2 seppas.

[Dennis J]

naval sword

Fyi that is a early war scabbard and it is not uncommon to find them cracking down the bottom sceam.Here is one I have.

Dennis J

[larry]

thanks

thanks for everyone help.

i will post pictures when clean up

thank again,larry