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I've done about 8 hand sanded now. My last one I did with sandpaper wrapped around a wine cork. Came out much better, more even. Check out my thread of a gold pearl duck. ...

There is a forum called Customs and restorations, I would post it there next time.
Did you say you spent days with the polish? Can I ask why you didn't use fine sandpaper?
That blade looks like it...