I recently found an old knife that has been severly mistreated and the blade is totally mis-shapen, mostly due to large amounts of rust over an extended period. It is made of some good steel.
I want to re-shape the blade and sharpen it, but don't know what the proper steps are. I think what I would do is as follows: take a hack saw and shape the blade; then use a file to put an initial edge on it; then sharpen as usual.
Can some of you who are experienced at knife making let me know if these are the right steps and, if not, what steps should I take?? Thanks very much.
I want to re-shape the blade and sharpen it, but don't know what the proper steps are. I think what I would do is as follows: take a hack saw and shape the blade; then use a file to put an initial edge on it; then sharpen as usual.
Can some of you who are experienced at knife making let me know if these are the right steps and, if not, what steps should I take?? Thanks very much.
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