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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    Attachment 264035 the metal is as hard as Hobbs of hell. Like as in stainless steel hard. I don't bother trying too hard to get it razor sharp,not needed for its job in life. Hope this gives some idea of just how easy it is to bring what looks completely rooted bit of steel back to shiney again without rooting it completely or loosing it's???patina?? I could use super fine sandpaper and bring blade back to shinyer still but don't see the point.
    I like how mine is looking so far, definitely getting some shine to it. Project is on pause for the moment while I find some tools to get the blade polished and the handle built.


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