Gary F., if you do go the commissioned route I hope you won't be in a hurry. I am looking forward to full time employment soon and will only be able to continue restorations in my spare time. I look forward to being able to do this on a more leasurely schedule.

Toxik, sandpaper and a lot of elbow grease. I described the process in the W&B Meatchopper restoration. It is really doable by anyone who has the patience to sand a blade for about 8 to 10 hours.

It seems that the latter is considered a rare talent.