This is a 4/8 RobesonCutlery Co from Rochester NY. THe blade is not in great shape but was in much worse. I tried to get the pits out and was able to on some but some are just too deep. I shaped this handle last night with a miniature hacksaw and a bastard file and then sanded it down. The finish is nothing more than Watco Danish oil applied as per instructions and as per the internet. I think the beauty of this Paduke (?) wood is retained. I am not sure of this wood, but this was given to me by a friend who had some blocks as scrap around his shop. He sliced me some peices 1/8th think and I cut and shaped the scales by hand. PLease leave me some feedback on the looks. All the hardware is brass and the wedge as well.It has been honed witha Norton 4K/8K and probably could use a finishing stone. (By the way the suggestions I got on the Chinese 12K was taken and I have one on the way!) I am afraid its too small for my taste to use, but I am hoping someone will want it for beard trimming or perhaps a begginner seeking something small and safe to start with.
Let me know what you think. Thanks for all the past comments and support especially since I had a rocky start here at SRP.
Trey