Weirdest request for advice ever.

[gurdymonkey]

Just because I know a little bit about historical Japanese textiles does not mean I know what materials were used to wrap the sheath and hilt of a WW1 vintage trench knife issued to a member of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Flattering in a weird way, but no, dude!

I gave him the Antiques Roadshow speech about not doing anything to change the condition of the artifact as it may affect the value negatively and I suggested he find an antiques dealer/appraiser/expert who is more likely to know about WW1 weapons for advice.

Comments

[czina.livejournal.com]

Hmmm ... how about checking the source/person/crystal ball that told you they use twill tape? Just a thought...