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    Default Kikuokan Tamahagane cleanup

    Got this beauty from an esteemed colleague and decided to take it apart to clean some corrosion around the pivot/tang and do what I could with the minimal pitting.
    Drilled the pin with a center drill and was able to save only 1 washer.
    Started with 400 grit and worked up to 2500.
    I could have done a better job of getting the lower grit scratches out cause I had a big jump in grits.
    Replaced the pin with stainless. Man I like working brass much better.
    Still practicing
    Can't wait to hone it up!

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    Looks great! Well-done!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
    I rest my case.

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    I know I will miss this one.... So glad you own it and will love it!
    Mike

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    Very nice.
    The blade cleaned up great.
    I bet she will shave awesome.
    Stefan

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    Thanks guys. Yeah glad I got that from you Mike. You'll see it shave of the day tomorrow
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