So...here's the thing.
1. I SUCK at this, apparently.
2. I don't actually own any power tools, or really anything beyond super basics.
Anywho, here's the pic of the blade when it first came to me.
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And here's attempt#1
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Any advice would be SUPER appreciated. I want to do this, as much as possible by hand and leave leave as much of the original patina as needed/possible. So like, only remove active rust and anything that will actively damage the steel further.