longstandingletdown
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Dated 1945, can't make out the company, not important to me anyway, since I'm keeping it. Just wanted to show off my handiwork.
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After:
Steps:
1. Removed old, damaged grips by using a hacksaw to cut through retaining pins
2. Used a variable speed dremel tool with 50 grit sanding wheels to remove rust and minor pitting, as well as a few goof marks someone else seemed to have made with a power tool.
3. I then used wet or dry sandpaper and clp to work it down from 220 to 1500 by hand.
4. I washed with hot water and dish soap and set on a clean towel
5. Used alcohol and cotton swabs to degrease the blade all around
6. Applied Birchwood Casey cold bluing solution using a clean cotton ball, let sit about 30-60 sec
7. Rinsed in hot water
8. Buffed entire blade lightly with 1500 wet or dry
9. Repeated steps 5-8 about 7 times
10. Applied last coat of bluing solution and let sit 60 sec
11. Rinsed in cold, then hot water
12. Applied a liberal coat of clp and wiped down blade thoroughly with clean cloth
13. Wrapped handle in 550 paracord
All I have left to do is sharpen it, and I plan to leave the edge in the white as a contrast against the very dark blue achieved by the cold bluing
Also, some pictures for scale:
Before:
After:
Have a nice day
Before:
After:
Steps:
1. Removed old, damaged grips by using a hacksaw to cut through retaining pins
2. Used a variable speed dremel tool with 50 grit sanding wheels to remove rust and minor pitting, as well as a few goof marks someone else seemed to have made with a power tool.
3. I then used wet or dry sandpaper and clp to work it down from 220 to 1500 by hand.
4. I washed with hot water and dish soap and set on a clean towel
5. Used alcohol and cotton swabs to degrease the blade all around
6. Applied Birchwood Casey cold bluing solution using a clean cotton ball, let sit about 30-60 sec
7. Rinsed in hot water
8. Buffed entire blade lightly with 1500 wet or dry
9. Repeated steps 5-8 about 7 times
10. Applied last coat of bluing solution and let sit 60 sec
11. Rinsed in cold, then hot water
12. Applied a liberal coat of clp and wiped down blade thoroughly with clean cloth
13. Wrapped handle in 550 paracord
All I have left to do is sharpen it, and I plan to leave the edge in the white as a contrast against the very dark blue achieved by the cold bluing
Also, some pictures for scale:
Before:
After:
Have a nice day
