Well here are some pics after my first attempt, the blade is now flat with no chips. and what looked like rust at the toe in the previous photos, was only some very shallow tarnishing, it will com off very easily.

I watched gssixguns breadknifing vids (thanks mate), they really helped. I think I will actually end up with quite a serviceable blade after a bit more work.

I have to get a 1k hone now to continue with this, while I wait to get that I can start cleaning.

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