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i've found a couple good choppers recently. both good candidates for restoration and use.
one 7/8 and one 17/16
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...pssw422ll3.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps7pgrxbmf.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psfbezamr9.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psma0d53at.jpg
They're no good! Send them to me :w
They're both winners - that FBU looks fantastic, what size is it...looks easily a 9/8...congrats!
Phrank is right, congratulations on great finds!Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Wow, those are some nice looking W&B's.
Those scales look like they are in really good condition. They still have a really glossy finish to them too. Are the insides solid to, or do they have insect damage there?
Nice looking Butchers man. Will clean up amazingly!
Enjoy.
Both nice looking blades. You my have troubles keeping the etch in tact on the big girl though. The shave feels the same with or without the etch though! Nice hunting.
it looks pretty big, but it is just shy of being a 9/8Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
no insect damage, just a light crack near the pivot on the backside and a small chip near the toe on the backside as well. overall, should look pretty good when its cleaned up!Quote:
Originally Posted by JP5
i'm pretty optimistic of the etching on the big one. its reasonably deep, the surface rust makes it look rougher than it actually is. cant wait to fix this one up.Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
Very nice finds, enjoy.
Bob
I have a blade with the same etching/stamp. It seemed pretty deep when I bought it, I wonder exactly how it was applied.Quote:
Originally Posted by recklessabandon
As you don't go overboard trying to clean up all the pitting, it should be okay.
That is a good sized piece of steel.
Those blade stamps/etches are NOT deep and will start to wash out quickly. Go easy if you want to save them.
I'll be sure to take it easy on the etching. I definitely want to keep that.