Quote Originally Posted by vladsch
Yes, the original etching was sanded off. Once the pitting was gone most of the orginal etching was either gone or almost gone and shiny with very rounded edges looking like it was crudely restored. This time around I was aiming for a much higher mark and wanted a really MINTY blade.
I've never been a big fan of etching and such on the blade, but sweet mercy WELL DONE! Well done indeed.

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