Thread: My first vintage. Not sure what to expect

Originally Posted by trondsi

Possibly that old? Very interesting! If it's difficult to hone I'll probably send it to one of the experts around here. I only have a very fine-grit Chinese water stone at home. It works well if it's not too dull though.

Definitely that old and I love those blond pressed horn scales. Is that a previous owner's name etched onto the blade? Never seen that before, on scales often, but never on the blade.

Originally Posted by trondsi

Thanks folks! Maybe I should buy a grittier stone? On the other hand, the edge doesn't look bad in the pictures.

Certainly higher than the Chinese stone you have (unless you have a burning desire to acquire Carpal Tunnel Syndrome).