Hi, I'm in the process of my first restoration project, a Wade and Butcher Bow. Maybe a 3/8th Hollow.

I'm removing the pitting by hand with 400 grit and WD 40, I have a long way to go and now I know that even dull blades cut

This might be a stupid question. The heel end is 16.5mm width and the toe end is 17mm width.

Is there any chance that it was made like this. I would think that some one has honed the heel more than the toe but there is no un even hone ware on the spine to correspond with that.

Also what sized blade is it. I think its too short to be a 6/8th but too wide to be a 5/8ths.

Many thanks.