Kirk,
First, I hope your thumb is OK, that looked RUDE and full of pain! This is my first recurve blade and I can fully appreciate your point about maintaining vs. complete resharpening. Starting from scratch was brutal! It came out fine, but took a lot of time to get it there.
I have actually moved it to the trade section...I am going to try some other stuff. (still have my three go to RC's!)
How is the Puukko doing? Did your friend take it or did you manage to keep it? Stay well Bud!!!
Mike/gimp, Thanks for hanging out & the nice comments!