Pitting on spine

[Aquanin]

I am just the restoration question guy lately and I have another one!! I have restored blades before but none with any significant pitting. I just got a Joseph Elliot chopper and it has a small area of pitting about 1/4" to 3/8" long on the spine. How should I tackle this without affecting things when I end up honing it?

[sicboater]

Seems as though you will have to sand the whole blade evenly to prevent any weirdness. Sorry to be the one to say that

Maybe some Restoremiesters will chime in here and issue a second opinion.


Good luck


-rob

[monte6177]

If the pitting is on the top of the spine you can sand it without affecting the honing band. Use a piece of a leather belt and carefully clamp the blade tang in the jaws vertically to place the spine away from you. Make sure the scales are free to move and not in the jaws or the leather. Cut a 2 1/2-3" piece of the appropriate grit wet/dry sandpaper to about 7-8" long. Without touching the honing band wrap the grit against the spine and pull each end as in shining shoes. Be careful to watch out for the edge that is facing you at all times especially the hands as they move toward the edge. If you have a wide enough angle to miss the honing band it will be safe enough. If a little pitting is into the honing band just wait until you hone the razor and it will usually take care of itself.

Monte