Ratmandu Love

[Zymologist]

Well I finally stripped the Ratmandu and gave it a quick 220 grit rub down. Heres where shes at so far theres a pretty aggressive tooling mark down near the sweep of the blade but so far I like the way she looks. I think later this week I'll buy some finer grits and see where I end up.

I originally wasn't going to strip the coatings around the handle but now I think I will.

Also gave an old axe head I'm refinishing and re-hanging a vinegar bath and scrub down.

I apologize beforehand on the crappy pictures.

 

[kjd2121]

I had some of the same chatter marks on my RMD. Let us know if you decide to sand them out.

Here is my thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1154049-Ratmandu-Stripped

 

[Zymologist]

Hey yeah I remember reading your thread on that. The marks on mine actually somewhat faded just with 220 grit so I might go over it once more with 220 and then start to work my way up.

I personally like symmetry so I'll try and sand them out on my next go.

 

[worldwood]

very nice bud. nice sheath a well.