KCS "TULA" K.C.Seelbach Co. Solingen 11/16th Extra Hollow Ground This was a gamble. It had extensive rust, due to humid air exposure, for a long time. Being it only cost $7 total; it was worth a shot. This is how it looked, when it arrived. Zoom in, to see how bad it was. This will be a slow, methodical restoration. Before:
Day one. Stainless steel wire brush scrubbing, after the edge was dull. It was tree topping hair, still. I had to be careful, not to destroy the scales, or silver bolsters. Still more work to be done.