Advice needed from sword collectors

[duchessofnc]

Would that work for instance for my sword as well? I have a sword from Spain. The extent of damange to my sword is discoloration on the blade. NOt really nicks and such as the discoloration.

The sword is definitely not Pakistani.

I got it at a smithy in Toledo Spain itself and they assured us that all the swords that came from there was made there. Because I couldn't afford what I really wanted, I bought what I could afford. They said that it was "unfinished". I remember that part quite clearly. But I need to be careful with the upper part of the blade. It does have an engraving of El Cid on the upper portion.

[MonsterDon]

I love that golf bag idea.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Would that work for instance for my sword as well? I have a sword from Spain that gets quite a bit of use because apparently it is determined to be my main ritual tool for my circle casting. The extent of damange to my sword is discoloration on the blade. NOt really nicks and such as the discoloration.

The sword is definitely not Pakistani.

I got it at a smithy in Toledo Spain itself and they assured us that all the swords that came from there was made there. Because I couldn't afford what I really wanted, I bought what I could afford. They said that it was "unfinished". I remember that part quite clearly. But I need to be careful with the upper part of the blade. It does have an engraving of El Cid on the upper portion.

I can see no reason why the blade on your Spanish-made sword shouldn't take a decent polish. Any good plating shop can probably bring the metal up to a very high shine-- possibly even "mirror bright".

If you do take it in, be sure and ask them not of buff out the "El Cid" etching-- which may not be very deep on an "unfinished" blade. Once polished either HC plate the blade, or keep it waxed to prevent rusting.

And don't forget the tennis ball!

[Warlock]

You can also get a "gun and reel" silicone cloth from Walmart. I have used those for years at shows where I was selling my knives and swords. Works great on cheapo swords and really exspensive damascus steel swords, as well.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

You can also get a "gun and reel" silicone cloth from Walmart. I have used those for years at shows where I was selling my knives and swords. Works great on cheapo swords and really exspensive damascus steel swords, as well.

This is something I'm not aware of (Wilkinson sword was still very much in the 19th century-- probably why they've gone out of business) but will pick one up at WalMart and give it a try. Thanks for the tip!