Thanks for all positive response. For a starter, I 've done nothing to my kukhri that cant be redone.
I took away the brass-chape by holding it in hot water,melting the laha.
The cover is canvas-like cloth. I folded,and sewed, one side of the cloth to get a thicker edge,5mm wide. Then I wrapped the cloth around the scabbard with the thicker edge resting against the top part of the scabbard,so it won't slide down.Then I thigtened the cloth on the back of the scabbard and sewed it together.The "surplus" cloth was cut away and I folded and glued a nice seam on the backside.
I cut a strip of thick leather,about 10x60mm,and glued to the tip of the scabbard as a new chape.
I covered the brass on the handle with black duct-tape.(As I'm not a total heathen I couldnt bear the thought of ruining the beautiful work.....yet, at least).
I apologize if my explaining isn't very good, but I lack some parts of the vocabulary needed for theese things.
Best regards
Daniel
[This message has been edited by Sgt.D (edited 02-17-2001).]