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    Default First attempt to restore

    this is my first try to restore a blade and make scales (i wrote that in another thread as well)

    Thought i post some more pictures to get some constructive criticism...its nowhere perfect, but for first I,m happy with it (for now at least )

    The blade is not honed (havenīt learned that yet)

    the scales are made from beech (actually a paint stick) and given 3-4 coats of shellac.

    the blade is hand sanded with various wet/dry sanding paper

    all is done by hand except the scales are cut with scroll saw


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    Nice work. Seems like everything is put together well. Enjoy it once you get it honed up.
    Thanks for sharing.

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    Well done. Attention to detail and handwork are the way to go. Great result.
    Adam

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    looks good ... !!!

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    The steel is great and the scales do it justice! You kept them thin and did nice job of contouring them. A+
    ~Richard

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