Thread: Meat cleaver restoration

A real one

Bought it for 3 euro at a garage sale. I tapped it with my wedding ring, and it gave a nice clear ring. It seems to be decent steel. I think it was made in the 50s or 60s. It needs sanding and a new handle, and then it is ready for kitchen duty. I don't know if I will keep it, but I can always give it away, and I thought it would be a nice experiment. The biggest issue will probably be fitting the new handle.

Oh, and I do intend to shave with it once it is finished.
Tbh I know this is more a topic for the conversation forum (this is for razors, not general knife making) but the title made me post it here to trick you into looking.

Max or Glen, feel free to move it to the convo.