Thread: Wade and Butcher brought back from the brink of a red rusty death. (Pic Heavy)

I read a thread in the archives which recommended taking a razor with a lot of wear up to final polish and back down to 600 grit for a Satin finish that helps with the "character" of an old blade. I attempted to do this, but went up to the Emery buffing compound which is a step finer then the 600 grit and a polish with Blue Magic.



Near wedge blade with a taper torward the heel. 6/8 at heel, 7/8 at tip. Original black horn scales and lead wedge. Saved the scales and lead wedge. Micro mesh sanded scales and applied Ren Wax to scales and blade. Blade feels good in the hand.

If I were to do it again, I would be more careful of the W&B stamp and try not to "melt" the edges of corners as much... but damn it's hard when you have to get the pitting out. Haven't put it to the hones yet but we will see how it goes.