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Msbell09

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Can you please help this is my first post, I found my fathers trench dagger and I’m wanting it restored can you please advise me on companies to use.
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Msbell09 said:
Can you please help this is my first post, I found my fathers trench dagger and I’m wanting it restored can you please advise me on companies to use.
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There are a large number of threads and tons of information on DIY restoring to be found using the search function in https://bladeforums.com/forums/maintenance-tinkering-embellishment.794/ . The big question with restoration is whether to only stabilize an item of historical or personal interest or to fully restore and remove any historical value besides sentimental. The smaller issue, and the reason why the DIY restore has so much info, is that hiring it out to a professional can get pricey. It is amazing what results you can get with a brass wire wheel, some fine steel wool, and mineral oil--which will set you back under $20. Look up how to post pics on the forums, and that will also really help people give you a direction to take.
 
BitingSarcasm said:
There are a large number of threads and tons of information on DIY restoring to be found using the search function in https://bladeforums.com/forums/maintenance-tinkering-embellishment.794/ . The big question with restoration is whether to only stabilize an item of historical or personal interest or to fully restore and remove any historical value besides sentimental. The smaller issue, and the reason why the DIY restore has so much info, is that hiring it out to a professional can get pricey. It is amazing what results you can get with a brass wire wheel, some fine steel wool, and mineral oil--which will set you back under $20. Look up how to post pics on the forums, and that will also really help people give you a direction to take.
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Thanks for the reply I’m just wanting a list of materials I will need might try it myself yet
 
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materials depend on what condition it is and again, what kind of restoration you are interested in
 
Msbell,
I just recommend that you start slowly and use the least invasive methods first and go one from there. Take your time. It is easy to remove material but once removed, it can't be added back. Decide how much of the "history" you are willing to remove. All of those marks, dings, gouges, scratches and even rust were earned.

Good luck
 
Bradenk1987 said:
I wouldn’t touch it until you find out exactly what it is first. Just my 2 cents.
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This! Post pics and find out what it is. Even if it's just sentimental value, You don't want to buff off the character of a piece.
That said, nothing more abrasive than 0000 steel wool and mineral oil would probably be safe to move forward with.--KV
 
Thats some character there...if I were you I'd leave it as is.
Maybe oil it up to inhibit corrosion.
Make a plaque and hang it on the wall.
 
It's definitely an interesting piece. Not a Fairbairn/Sykes and not a V42 (the crowd). Oil it very lightly and put it away until you dig out relevant information. Could be WW1, just saying.
 
herisson said:
It's definitely an interesting piece. Not a Fairbairn/Sykes and not a V42 (the crowd). Oil it very lightly and put it away until you dig out relevant information. Could be WW1, just saying.
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With what oil? It’s also got paint on the handle?
 
herisson said:
It's definitely an interesting piece. Not a Fairbairn/Sykes and not a V42 (the crowd). Oil it very lightly and put it away until you dig out relevant information. Could be WW1, just saying.
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Think my dad got it when in the 4/5 commando marines
 
Just some drops of Camelia oil (tea seed oil). It's non agressive and very preservative. Don't scrub, rub off anything... until you know. I'm not a dagger/specialist but this one looks intriguing : hollow grind and Kabar style leather stacked handle. It shows the signs of an intense past. And last, but not least, it looks damn good.
 
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