Thread: Wade and Butcher Restore

I got this 6/8" Wade and Butcher and it had some rust spots and the metal scales were pretty scratched up and rusty as well. So I took off the scales and started hand sanding the blade, spending the last several hours sanding by hand. There is still some minor pitting and discoloration, but I don't want to sand too much. Still need to get some scales and hone. What do you all think? Should I continue sanding? I will probably have to have scales made, or order order them pre-made as I do not have or have access to the tools required to make them myself. What type of scales would you recommend? I was thinking about possibly using the Hart scales available from Classic Shaving, maybe the maple.