This little Clauss was in rough shape. It came to me as just a blade with some heavy pitting. I hand sanded from 150 grit on up to 1500 then emery buff and polish.
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Even though the blade was dull it still managed to bite me good!!!
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I then made a set of scales for it out of some scrap hardwood. I coated the scales with tannin and let dry then applied some vinegar causing the wood to go jet black. I sanded at 1500 to bring the grain back out and applied an oil finish. Even though the blade has some pitting still ( was not worth chasing)
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I think it cleaned up pretty well. Hope to home it tomorrow.