Thread: W&B FBU purist resto

What to do? I haven't had my hands on too many FBU's, so I would like a purist's opinion on how to handle this one.
I want it as original as possible, so the scales are going to stay. I'm not sure I'll do anything at all to them. On either side of the pin there is a "T" and an "X" which I assume stands for Texas ( as it was found in Texas). There is also some other script that I cannot make out.


The blade does have some scratches from a wire brush and a nice spot of pitting right on top of the tip. This is what I'm most concerned with.



I'm thinking of approaching the brush marks with some 800 grit, and see how that looks. The tip would require much heavier sanding, so I may just chalk it up to character.


I really don't want to unpin it, so if anyone has some input or guidance I'd really appreciate it. The hinge does not move at all, like most old blades do with worn out pivot holes ( it could very well be filled with gunk). All I've done so far is give it a two day soak in neatsfoot oil, and then dried it off.