Thread: My First Restoration Attempts

The Manhattan looks great Jack. Nice job on the blade.

With your frowners, I agree with Pinklather. It's not quite as drastic as bread-knifing. You hold the razor on the stone at a 45 degree angle, and grind out your frown.

Thanks guys. I'm having some challenges with honing this one, which I think stem from uneven hone wear on the spine, as well as it being pretty hard steel. I'm going to hold off on that until I can get it in Maxi's hands for a look at it, then I'll see if I need to even out the spine and polish it again.

In the mean time, I might switch to working on one of my other blades or a set of scales

Originally Posted by jdto

Thanks guys. I'm having some challenges with honing this one, which I think stem from uneven hone wear on the spine, as well as it being pretty hard steel. I'm going to hold off on that until I can get it in Maxi's hands for a look at it, then I'll see if I need to even out the spine and polish it again.

In the mean time, I might switch to working on one of my other blades or a set of scales

Big smiles can be a problem, read up and watch some videos on the "rolling x-stroke" also narrow hones can be a big help with those

Here's a shot of the scales I am making for the Manhattan.

What kinda wood is that?

Originally Posted by Korben88

What kinda wood is that?

Bocote wood.

Originally Posted by jdto

Bocote wood.

Thats what I thought, thanks!