Restoration of Old Rusty Kinjal with Most Disgusting Scabbard Ever

Hi! Today is restoration of a 19th-century Caucasian dagger with Disgusting Scabbard Ever. The condition of the dagger was below average. The scabbard was present but extremely dry and covered with an unknown, unpleasant material. The upper metal fitting was missing, with only the lower one preserved. The handle was broken, and the blade had deep rust in several areas along with heavy surface contamination. In this video, I restore the dagger step by step and bring it back to a worthy condition. Disassembly and Cleaning The first step was a complete disassembly of the dagger. I carefully removed the material covering the scabbard using a knife, preserving the original 19th-century wooden core. The brass fitting was placed into a traditional brass-cleaning mixture made of flour, salt, and vinegar. The blade was cleaned with a brass brush to remove surface rust, after which I prepared a traditional cleaning compound for antique blades consisting of medium-ground salt, charcoal, clarified butter, and chalk. All components were mixed together, and kefir was added. The blade was cleaned using natural leather with the mixture applied to it. After cleaning, the blade was dried and thoroughly treated with oil. Handle Restoration The next stage was the restoration of the horn handle. I first cleaned it with a small brush, removing heavy dirt from the interior. The horn was then washed using warm water and liquid soap only. The broken section of the handle was reconstructed using an old horn dagger fitting from my workshop. I cut the required piece and carefully shaped it to fit. For durability, I added a protective metal clamp to reinforce the joint and prevent future cracking. The handle was mounted using epoxy resin and temporary rivets. Finishing and Details While the handle was curing, I cleaned the lower brass scabbard fitting and prepared for final shaping. Once dry, I removed excess adhesive and refined the handle’s shape for better ergonomics. A satin finish was applied to the brass. The missing pommel element was recreated from elk horn, secured with a hand-cut brass screw. After final riveting, the handle was treated with linseed oil. Scabbard Making and Mistakes During the scabbard-making process, I made a mistake — and, as always, I show my mistakes openly. After shaping and sanding the scabbard, I moved on to restoring the lower brass fitting. Due to old cracks and the removal of ancient solder, the sheet brass began to crack — something I had never encountered before. To preserve the original part, I reinforced it with additional brass soldering. The upper scabbard fitting — the suspension band — was newly made from brass with an added decorative layer and silver soldering. The scabbard was then covered with thin natural black leather, and a leather strap was added to the suspension, matching the original design. Finally, I tested the fully restored Caucasian dagger. If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and share — it really helps support the channel. If you are interested in purchasing this dagger, feel free to contact me via social media. All links are in the video description. Thank you for watching! Sincerely, Alex. Thanks for attention! Good luck and health to everyone! With best wishes, Alex! Please subscribe to my channel: @ScrewsAndTools 🍖 My New Cooking channel! @screwsandtoolscooking Patreon:   / screwsandtools   Paypal: paypal.me/screwsandtools Facebook:   / scresandtools   Instagram:   / screwsandtools   ko-fi.com/screwsandtools #screwsandtools #dagger #restoration