Thread: Sanssouci

Yes, unfortunately.

If you close and open the blade in the scales you will see where the modeled dark pattern on the blade matches the pattern of the mock tortoise scales, Classic Cell Rot. It is easier to see on the back side.

Fortunately it is in the very early stages, light rust will be then next stage and when it occurs, you will lose the gold wash and the etch. Every day you wait, it is eating the blade.

Unpin them and save the badge. Take a good tracing, measurements and photos to document the replacements. Masecraft has a couple very nice Faux Tortoise that it can be re-scaled in.