Thread: Wade & Butcher dating and restore questions

Personally, I'd continue with the w&d especially on the tang so that there is no difference between blade and tang. You have already lost the etch on the blade so you might want to consider more work on erasing the flats on the spine - it will be a lot of work though.

Regarding the pivot hole - an easy fix it to cut through the stem of a cotton bud if it's the correct size. If not then fill with epoxy and re-drill 1/16"