sword cleaning advice needed

[Omegaman357]

What would the experts recommend on cleaning this sword? The black on the handle can be scratched off with finger nail.Would like to clean for display but not hurt the value.

 

[Billw12280]

What would the experts recommend on cleaning this sword? The black on the handle can be scratched off with finger nail.Would like to clean for display but not hurt the value.

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IMHO you should never clean an antique. The sword looks like it would display well as it is and removing any of the patina will hurt the value of it.

 

[UCVRelics]

If you want to decrease the value clean it LEAVE IT ALONE

 

[captaindrew]

Looks pretty darn clean as is, nice piece

 

[Omegaman357]

Looks pretty darn clean as is, nice piece

Thanks for the advice, I just found it yesterday.

 

[Omegaman357]

If you want to decrease the value clean it LEAVE IT ALONE

Thank you for the link and the advice. thoroughly enjoyed your collection photos.

 

[Patrick H]

NOTHING! Not the answer you wanted? I don't care. Don't touch that sword, or you will decrease its value.

 

[Package4]

In a word, "DON'T". My very first purchased acquisition, many moons ago, was the same sword, though an Emerson & Silver; I couldn't wait to get it home and apply Brasso! Boy did I get that thing to shine! I then showed it to Dave Taylor and in Dave's very dry way he said, "man that's nice, you just wiped away 50% of the value." Lesson learned...……...

 

[thomas aagaard]

You should maintain the blade by applying a thin layer of oil... especially if there is a risk that people will touch the blade with sweaty fingers... or it will rust over time.

 

[Omegaman357]

You should maintain the blade by applying a thin layer of oil... especially if there is a risk that people will touch the blade with sweaty fingers... or it will rust over time.

Thanks, that's all I've done so far.

 

[Omegaman357]

In a word, "DON'T". My very first purchased acquisition, many moons ago, was the same sword, though an Emerson & Silver; I couldn't wait to get it home and apply Brasso! Boy did I get that thing to shine! I then showed it to Dave Taylor and in Dave's very dry way he said, "man that's nice, you just wiped away 50% of the value." Lesson learned...……...

I will leave it as is. Thanks.