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    Default W&B Restore with Claro Walnut Scales

    Here is another for a member here. The W&B blade had etching on both sides of the blade... but also severe pitting. We decided to give it a happy medium in that it kept as much etching as possible and while having as much of the pitting cleaned up as well. I really wasn't about to do anymore work on this blade since it was so bad to begin with. The back side actually looks better than the front, but I guess I don't have a photo for that. The scales are Claro Walnut with a CA finish, aluminum lined, purpleheart spacer. Enjoy.
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    I like the kind of pocket knife shaped scales.

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    So I test-shaved this baby today. Great shave! What was even more pleasing was the way the scales felt in the hand when honing, stropping and even shaving. Part of this was due to the CA finish being so nice to hold. I will be doing more of this!

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    Looks like a good compromise! Love the scales looks like a workhorse!

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    Love those scales!!! They look great

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    Default good decision on the pitting

    You answered amy question on how far to go w/ material removal when there's pitting. I like your result.
    It looks like you chose a soft finish Vs. shiny/chrome finish to match the age /condition of the blade? Had to tell w/ the photo.
    Al

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    I like the way you've saved it & the scales are a nice touch.Paul

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    Default Nice!!!

    I really like what you did with that one Alex, sorta reminds me of a well handled Palm swell on a pistol or rifle grip...
    Great job

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