Sheffield- John greswick

So I have a friend who had a straight that was his great grandfathers and hr recently asked me to restore it but leave it looking antique but usable. Like a dummy I didn't take pictures until I had unpinned it and cleaned up the blade. The whole thing was toast and had it been a eBay buy I would've required payment from the seller to even take it. But most damage was surface crusties. And some light rust. However the frown was bad. Look at this. Attachment 168380

So I then went about shaping the blade by scribing the curve of the spine using the highest point in the frown as my baseline. Once that was straightened I reshaped the heel to try and get the shoulder out of the way. And ended up with this.
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Then I went ahead and fabbed up some scales. I used Ipe white handle liner as well as the original brass collars from the original pins. What I ended up with was a cross between a kris-kraft and the blackpearl. Its awesome and my buddy loves it so far.

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Please give feedback. As thus is my second restore and first one that was more involved then polish and hone.

Be constructive. Oh and here's a closeup of the pins. Attachment 168386

im really digging those scales! came out stunning! did you use anything for a finish on them or buff to shine? it always amazes me when I see these posts saying "first restore" and "only my second full restore", lots of talent gathered on this forum. don't forget to post this in the customs and restoration section if you havnt yet. :)

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Originally Posted by silverloaf

im really digging those scales! came out stunning! did you use anything for a finish on them or buff to shine? it always amazes me when I see these posts saying "first restore" and "only my second full restore", lots of talent gathered on this forum. don't forget to post this in the customs and restoration section if you havnt yet. :)

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CA 10-12 coats and buffed on tripoli after sanding to 1200 grit. I don't like mirror finish especially on scales. Seems sketchy to have something that slick in my hand when I have something as sharp as a straight to my throat.