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That is a good looking blade and should clean up pretty nice. The scales don't look too bad either and could likely be saved too with a little work. No expert here mind you though.

Bob

That is a pity about the etching. If you do save it you could always claim it is Latin. ;)

Bob

Can't really help with the photo posting other than to say I use Photobucket and just copy and paste the img tag into a post. Works as usual today. I don't know if a one piece would be any harder...

Sounds like, to me, you are using the right stroke for honing that smile. The 1200 grit hone doesn't sound too bad, all I have is a 1000 grit hone as my lowest for bevel setting. If it is slow going...

You could also try a hobby shop for brass pins and washers.

Bob