This is my first attempt at repairing a celluloid saber grip. Information was provided by Mr. Fab, one of our strongest and certainly most knowledgeable saber collectors.

Here is a before and after photo of this Holler I picked up awhile back. I think this worked out pretty well, considering this was my first attempt...

I had also replaced the grip wire about a year ago or so.

T

PS- Thanks George

Before.

After. A few tell-tale signs of repair, but she sure looks a whole lot better.

Swordfish,

Is the information on repair provided by Fab out there where others can access. Your repair does look nice. I have a cracked grip that I would like to get back together. Don't believe there is considerable material missing but this information would be most helpful.

Hope to hear back from you.

I know some people use glues, epoxy, j.b. weld etc... And than use paint , markers etc.. to blacken the grip...
Through repairing and building instruments accordions, concertinas,in my fathers business I worked with a lot of celluloid (these instruments are covered in it.) I use celluloid to make grip repairs . It is very tricky and takes time ,but the repair cannot be detected in any way..Be careful, the brass pins bugger easy.
Not bad Mr. Sword Fish