Thread: Thomas Ellin, needs some work

Stumbled upon this on the 'bay early last week. Was looking for an older Sheffield, one that wasn't a W&B, Frederick Reynolds, Wostie, wanted a lesser known maker. Couldn't pass it up at that price (less than $10 with free shipping), even with the fugly scales. Came in Friday, a day early in fact. Other than the scales, a little active rust, and the staining, it's actually in good shape. The heel does look a little off to me, but I'm fine with that. Other than taking a razor blade and 5 minutes of steel wool rubbing to remove the active rust, I haven't had a chance to do much to it. I'll be pulling out the sandpaper later this week. I've never replaced scales before, but I do think it'd look good with some honey horn ones. It'll definitely end up in Glen's hands when it's finished, for a honing, but,considering how awesome he is, I might see if he can throw on some old vintage scales as well. Tell me what y'all think