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Regular baking soda eh? Great, now I got to buy a sand blaster... I agree, that would likely give better results than an acid bath/etch.

Cut with water for sure, my concern is that it will end up a dull dirty grey. Or a weak uneven etch.

How would they have done it a hundred and fifty years ago? The frosting line is beautifully...

I thought I was wrong once in grade 6, but it turned out I was wrong!

Ferric Chloride will at first turn the steel quite dark, even after buffing, it may not be even, or bright? I wonder if a different acid will give better results? I have sulfuric acid, and muriatic...

In your opinion, what would you think to be the best way to restore the frosting? a difference in finish? say a satin 800 grit finish, and mirror/near mirror the spine? A bead blasting might be...

The profile between this photo and the one I have is a tad different, and the type size on yours is larger, and looks deeper. Wonder how many years between these examples...

Joe, would you happen to have a photo of one in decent condition? In its current shape, I can make out the line fairly easily on both sides. How would a guy restore that feature?

Also, can you...

Now the next question, whan a razor is called a 6/8, 7/8... 9/8 ( pick a size) is it the blade height they refer to or the sharpening size? This one measures 7/8 but would sharpen (if you calculate...

Hey guys, I picked up this little gem, and am going to have it restored. There is a wee bit of rust around the handle/pivot, but the blade its self is in great shape. Only grey patina. It also looks...