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To answer some of the questions, yes, there is some tarnish around the pivot point, but I can't see any rust, even under magnification, so I think I'm good there. Besides, unless I remove the scales there's always going to be a bit of tarnish or rust around that pivot point that I cannot get to. Nature of the beast, so to speak. I have already hit the blade with polishing compound (automotive), but as soon as I can get to the store I'll pick up a good metal polish and go over it for good measure.
As for the hones I used, I have no idea. I've had them both for 15 or 20 years. They are well used.

They are both natural stones, I believe. The small one is a hard Arkansas stone. The larger one is a bit softer, and it actually needs flattening, I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I started with the larger one, and when I got a good edge I refined it on the small Arkansas stone.