Thread: Thoughts on my New W&B

Originally Posted by gugi

Pros:
- it will be shiny (or should be)
- you will (or should have) all brand new steel exposed on the surface (may be important if you are unhappy/worried about whatever is currently there after a century).

Cons:
- it is irreversible, can't go back if you later change your mind
- it will cost you money (for a good job)
- the lines may be softer (blurred), but the better (and generally more expensive) the restorer you should have less of that
- it will rust easier, at least initially, so you may need to be extra careful with it for a while

I can't think of anything else at the moment

This is why I was thinking of sending it out, I have all the tools, machines and stones to do the restore, except, I don't know how to preserve or replace the dark etching

I have seen some use a hot vinger bath to darken the patina then sand the blade and others just paint the etching with a very fine brush with most of the hairs removed after all is done