MKII sword bayonet

[Peter Brydon]

Like Roy, I am a great fan of Renaissance wax polish.

( With metal sword scabbards I squirt a fair amount of WD 40 into them and then let the excess drain out to ensure that any rust or moisture does not affect the blade )



P.B.

[Tigerlily]

Thanks Peter, will definitely look into that today. I use gun oil on my swords which seems to do the trick. Have used WD40 previously but it does need doing more often I found. But none of them have scabbards so that's never been an issue.
Reminds me I saw a lovely old court sword yesterday, was heavily rusted but was very nice. If I'd been carrying more money on me I'd have grabbed that as well.

[Jack8]

Is Vaseline suitable for use on blades?

Jack

[Tigerlily]

Hi Jack I have done in the past on modern repro swords, but tend to use gun oil now purely as I find it easier to apply and I think leaves a cleaner finish, but I'm sure Roy can give you a better answer as to whether you should or not.

[Frank Kelley]

Now then, what on earth is a girl like you, going to do with a thing like that?

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

As if I wasn't dangerous enough, picked up this little beauty this morning, dated February 1897, it's a bit gorgeous. Just got to nab a Lee Metford now

Alli

[Tigerlily]

You don't approve Frank?

I have broad taste in militaria, not just badges.

I do happen to like weapons, the more beautiful the better. It's had a bit of a clean up since those photo's it really is very nice.

[Frank Kelley]

I certainly did not say that I don't approve, I'm just rather surprised that was all, the crowned VR is always a nice thing to see and at Dundee, in the Colony of Natal, on the 20th of October 1899, the enemy had absolutely no answer whatsoever after being confronted by a small body of 1st KRRC upon the summit of that wretched hill, after taking a very brief glance at the "cold" steel, they were compelled to turn and run like frightened rabbits down the hill.

[Tigerlily]

I was just enquiring whether you did approve or not, just out of interest. A lot of people aren't keen on that sort of thing. Although overall I think guns tend to be more divisive.

It's fascinating, I can imagine it would be a terrifying sight.

[Frank Kelley]

Sometimes, it all came down to what you stuck on the end of a gun, certainly the case in South Africa all those years ago, they just kept on advancing, climbing over any dead or wounded, but, I was surprised by your purchase, never mind, it's a very "green" hobby and things like this really were beautifully manufactured.

[Tigerlily]

Exactly, it is beautiful. Addictive though, if I could find a few more at that price I'd be very happy.
Beautiful piece of history.

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by Peter Brydon

Like Roy, I am a great fan of Renaissance wax polish.

( With metal sword scabbards I squirt a fair amount of WD 40 into them and then let the excess drain out to ensure that any rust or moisture does not affect the blade )



P.B.

Peter just used the Renaissance wax, dead pleased with it, managed to get even more muck off of the bayonet, and my skinning knife is looking very good. Will tackle swords a bit later. Many thanks for the recommendation.

Alli

[Frank Kelley]

"Skinning" Knife?

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

"Skinning" Knife?

I solemnly swear I am a good vegan
(but should be abundantly clear by now I am not to be trifled with. I don't eat trifle either)