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#317629 04/04/2016 10:01 PM
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Hi all,

I just wanted to share a recent restoration that I have just carried out on a Luftwaffe Sword for a customer.
Its a step by step process of the procedure and the issues I encountered along the way.

Please click on the link below.

Luftwaffe Sword Restoration

Best wishes,
Ian

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That looks great Ian! Very nice work [nice presentation too!]

Is this your first job?,,any others?

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Hi, sorry for the late reply.
I have done a few Luft swords and 1st Luft daggers now , replacing the leather on the scabbards and grips.
I have just recently restored scabbards and replaced grip wire on 2nd Luft daggers.
I really enjoy doing these and look forward to the challenges each restoration presents.
Best wishes
Ian

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in the early 70s I had a NSFK dagger. Had that blue thin leather on the handle and scabbard. Well, it was all missing off it.
My friend and I got a hold of this leather ,,IF I remember right called 'Moroccan leather'. It was the perfect color. Did a pretty decent job for the first time and being teenagers. I remember it was hell getting the stuff to stay on..

What do you use?,a type of glue? Must be something thin!


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