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    Restorer suggestions to unsheath a stuck blade? Please??

    I have an old African sword which has remained sheathed for the last 12 years (the last time I took it out) and, apparently, its iron blade has corroded a bit, just enough to make removal from its sheath less than straightforward.

    I'm searching for ideas as to how I might remove it. Gentle measures so far haven't succeeded. It's quite valuable so ripping open the sheath is not a viable solution.

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    Metal or leather sheath?

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    Perhaps a leather conditioner like Lexol. Or a penetrating oil if it is a metal scabbard.
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    OK, that's an idea. It's leather. I don't know why your comment triggered a thought just now but thanks!

    I just got it out by swinging the sheath in a chopping motion and using the blades inertia to free it.

    ... Now reaching for the RIGG's

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!


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    You do realise, now we need to see pictures.

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    Hope you did that 'swinging" thing outdoors and not near the Concert Steinway or the Renoirs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce_in_Oz View Post
    Hope you did that 'swinging" thing outdoors and not near the Concert Steinway or the Renoirs.
    And heavens for the sake of, be careful around that world class collection of Beanie Babies.....

    Congratulations on your success Crossed Cannons, you did well. And yes, as gsimmons said, pictures are requested.

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