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Joseph Rodgers & Sons- my second restore
This is my second attempt at restoring a blade. This time I used walnut for the scales and a pre-ban ivory spacer. I tried to give the handle a nautical look, kind of a shops prow, and hence the nautical scrimshaw.
I left the patina on the blade. I did clean it up but the pitting and staining is such that a rookie like me could do more harm than good. Plus I like the look.
Please feel free to comment. I really enjoy doing this sort of thing and hope to do more.
Ben