2007-10-08 13:12:14 · 7 answers · asked by oryboy37 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They are beautiful swords, so be careful. I assume yours is the one with the "P" shaped handguard probably made of brass and on the guard it has the eagle and swastika? Or it is the plain brass design.
Either way, it doesn't matter, but I wonder if there are any dents in the scabbard that would prevent it from coming out. If I am not mistaken since these were more for ceremonial purposes they had blades made of stainless steel so rusting wouldn't be a problem.
If the scabbard is dented, I'm not sure what to do on that. I have a sword with a similar problem (but the blade WILL come out) and was wondering if you can somehow pull the dents out like on cars, but that could be quite dangerous as well.
If you use some WD-40 or a product called "mouse milk" and spray it inside it might lube it up enough that with some force, it might come out, but I would be afraid that the tightness might damage the blade as well.
If you do try that, make sure you are out of the way of the edge in case it's sharpened (not all of them were) that much force on the weapon when it finally breaks free could do some serious damage.
If you could send me some pictures, I would be curious of the condition. I am here to help if needed.
2007-10-09 06:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by mercierarmory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are companies that make a penetrating oil and you can spray it onto the entry where the sword goes into the sheath. This will have to be done many many times over a long period of time and then it MIGHT come out with a little muscle. If it doesn't work, you need to find someone with experience in those matters. It's either rusted in the sheath or it was put into the sheath with blood still on it and then it rusted. The only other option is to buy a rawhide mallet and TAP it all over. this should be done after the long time with the penetrating oil. If you choose this method, be very careful to not to dent the sheath or you will bring the value down.
Good luck
2007-10-08 13:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know nothing of swords but have worked with safes and vault doors. When stuff bound up it was usually rust and muck. WD 40, penetrating oil, maybe some watered down rust remover poured down the sheath.
Some gentle tapping on a piece of wood or using a rubber mallet might help too.
Caution that whatever you do will not damage the sheath if it has parts that are not metal.
CAUTION 2: wait to see if someone with actual knowledge of this answers up.
When all else fails try the yellow pages.
2007-10-08 13:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
best recommendation look for a company or person who specializes in swords or antiques. there are a lot of people who can do it without damaging the sword or the sheath.
what ever you do... do not try to do it your self!
my cousin used to restore old weapons and the one thing he said was that half the stuff he got people tried to do them self's and that made the problem a whole lot worse.
Good luck.
2007-10-08 14:13:45 · answer #4 · answered by Stone K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a fake made for kids
2007-10-08 13:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think Bush knows how those things work.
2007-10-08 13:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Its sealed with a jewish childs blood, leave it alone man !
2007-10-08 13:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋