Thread: Restore newb needs opinions

Ah, don't worry about it. Some of the blades I have attempted are much worse. Just start with some sandpaper and giv'r. Looks like you have a lot of metal there to work with.

I'd start with a 400 or 600 grit paper, to remove the worst of the gunk and investigate the pitting. If you feel that you are making good progress, then just keep going. It may take a little while, but you won't have to worry about big scratches from lower grit paper.

If you find a bunch of deep pits that you must get out, then drop down to 80 or 120 grit and get rid of the pits. Then work your way up through the grits, removing the scratches as you go. Obviously, read the hand sanding how to from the wiki.

Then polish with MAAS for shine.

I'll take a totally random stab in the dark and say you will need roughly about 5 - 8 hours of sanding to get it pretty smooth and shiny, then another couple of hours for polishing. That is just the time for the blade. It may take less, it may take more, but now you have an idea of what to expect.

Just remember, if you are going to try for a mirror shine (not necessary by any means) it takes a bunch of time and unless you are more patient than I, you may not get it with your first restore.