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Finished her off tonight after a weeks play time. It is a whole bunch of firsts for me culminating in an acceptable result. Still have to restore the edge, but that will be tomorrow. Too late to...

All by hand, 20 hrs worth so far. 120 grit sandpaper SAIT industrial grade and up, either with the blade between thumb and fingers, or laid flat on a uhmw work jig to apply a little more force.
I...

Taken the blade down as far as I care to and removed all the rust and pitting from the edge and a bit back from it as well. Coming up really promising. Only a few scars to show her age. Now to work...

Sweet vid, a Bell Bro!
Thx John..
I like the bit where he says it never let's him down.
Need no further proof it's an Irish piece o steel. :-).

She arrived today safe and sound!
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I love the point profiling on her, and swear the original grind marks are still on her sides. she's still surprisingly sharp and has minor...

Great suggestions all.
I too want some subtle green tones to her finish.
I have a very old blackthorn sheleighly (pre 1900) that I am considering converting to scale stock, or at least trying my...

This is my personal best find,, I hope. Still enroute but its what I was looking for.
An 1840s era Bell Irish point from Belfast.
Im worried about that rust along the edge, but will see if its more...