Need to fix brass cross guard to high carbon blade

[Jeff Michaud]

Howdy all. Would appreciate feedback on how to fix two antique swords I just got from china. The crossguards are brass, and there's a hole through them that's wider than the blade that passes through them. The result is that the guard (or "blood cup" as it's called) wiggles when I practice with them. I was hoping someone here might know an easy fix that a novice could do to remedy it. I'm in the mountains of CO, and there aren't any metal workers in my area. Is there an adhesive that would work, or maybe a particular sodder? I don't want to try anything before getting an opinion from someone who's in the know. Would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

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[Blue Sky]

This is how one guy does it:

http://www.knifenetwork.com/workshop/tut_guards_primos.shtml

The guard/blade fit he uses is probably a little tighter than what you describe, but it still might work for you. Good luck, and welcome to BF.