I was going to get rid of the pitting. But then, this is an old blade. Needs to not look new. I think she looks pretty good. Now to get it honed.
...or as they say back east, "dawn breaks over Marblehead" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- That looks great to me Billy - I actually prefer the rustic look of the patina a lot of the time. The mirror polish is pretty an' all but I've always had an affinity for wind blown an' interesting... To each their own of course, but for what it's worth I think you did a mighty fine job.