I need some ideas for this Rodgers

Hi gents,

I have this Joseph Rodgers that needs (a lot) of work. I know it's in almost trash condition, but I wonder if any I can send it to any of the resto's wizards for some magic :). I'd like to preserve the original looks, so if possible, I'm not thinking on regrinds and would like to keep the original handle.
The rust and dirt on the blade seem to be superficial since I removed a bit of rust and the blade beneath was OK. The handle has a crack near the end pin.
Look at the pictures and tell me what would you do with it:

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3140/sdc10894l.jpg http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/sdc...jpg/1/w640.png

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/313/sdc10895.jpg http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/sdc...jpg/1/w640.png

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6792/sdc10898a.jpg http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/s...jpg/1/w640.png

Do you want the pivot pin left original, or do you want the entire blade cleaned up. Its hard to do the entire blade if the pivot is not removed.
BTW what do you have to trade in that shop of yours?

I think we can save and rejuvenate the scales, it depends on the crack. I would love to save this in its entirety and keep it as original as possible with the exception of the rust!;)

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Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Do you want the pivot pin left original, or do you want the entire blade cleaned up. Its hard to do the entire blade if the pivot is not removed.

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The pivot pin would need to be destroyed, I don't mind that. The blade would have to be removed from the scales in order to be cleaned.

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Originally Posted by nun2sharp

BTW what do you have to trade in that shop of yours?

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Anything! :)

The first thing I would do is remove all of the rust at the bevel and see how far any pitting goes into the bevel. As you know if the pitting is too deep it will have the bevel falling apart as you hone. If it is superficial and you can get down to clean steel there then it is worth the effort of restoring IMO.

You're right, I'll have to find some time to do a pre-resto' and see if the steel is worth the trouble.

I can see why you want to restore this. Great angles and a wicked smile to it! Please post some pics when it's done.