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Sorry - I had meant to put a link to these micromesh pads in my previous post:

Micro-Mesh® Pen-Sanding Pads - Lee Valley Tools

Thanks Costabro!

Brooksie - I used a bit of wet/dry 300 and 800 grit, as well as some of these micromesh pads from Lee Valley (1500, 3600, and 12000). And quite a bit of patience. :)

If there's...

This might give you a bit of an idea about the restorative possibilities with neatsfoot oil. Look especially at the pics of the pivot end of the scales before and after (scroll down). That was the...

Best thing for horn is neatsfoot oil. You can find that at a saddlery if there's one nearby. You can wipe it on, but the best thing is to just let them soak in it. After they have been oiled, you'll...

I'm thinking you should expect a BROAD spectrum of opinion on this one!

Personally I like patina and I'd do more or less what you suggested above *if it was for my personal use*. Clean it up,...