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  1. Thread: First Straight

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    That is very helpful. Thanks!

    That is very helpful. Thanks!
  2. Thread: First Straight

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    If I'm going to polish this guy up by hand (no...

    If I'm going to polish this guy up by hand (no dremel or other power tools), would it be better to use fine steel wool or sand paper? Can someone tell me the pros and cons of using either? Also, if...
  3. Thread: First Straight

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    Thanks for the input! I see a lot of info on the...

    Thanks for the input! I see a lot of info on the sand paper/micromesh method. However, I'm hesitant to do this on a full-hollow blade. I haven't polished a straight before, and don't want to risk...
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    I'll definitely post my thoughts after using it. ...

    I'll definitely post my thoughts after using it. It may be a little while before I send it out to get honed though. Any recommendations on polishing it up? Should I use sand paper/micromesh, or...
  5. Thread: First Straight

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    The guy had it priced at $40; but he admitted to...

    The guy had it priced at $40; but he admitted to not knowing much about straights. The funny thing is- neither do I, but I can sure sound smart when I need to, lol! So I told him that these really...
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    First Straight

    I just purchased this at an antique store for $15. It's manufactured by Union Cutlery in Olean, NY. It doesn't look like it needs much work to be shave-ready. I'm probably just going to send it to...
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