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Have you tried Flitz on the black spots? If they are not pitted, it might work on a lot of them.![]()
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Made by Roy Blaum from Covington Louisiana sometime in the late 80's
Wood is I believe is either Macassar Ebony or Madagascar Rosewood.
Steel is in D2
Same dimensions as the Large 31
It was listed on ebay for $18 because it was a bit corroded from improper storage.
It still had the original edge.
It's all little pits, and some areas look like they've been chewed by metal eating bugsHave you tried Flitz on the black spots? If they are not pitted, it might work on a lot of them.
I see them better in this photo. Sad to see. Not much can be done to restore pitting, except sanding and grinding. Too badIt's all little pits, and some areas look like they've been chewed by metal eating bugs
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That's called character. A story. History.It's all little pits, and some areas look like they've been chewed by metal eating bugs
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