Old Knife Restoration

[HJD]

This is a very old knife that I came across.
I am not aware of its origin or how old it is, but it was in a very banged-up condition when I received it.
The knife was rusted, had lost its edge and had some other problems too, but I just loved the knife so much that I decided to take it in and try to restore it.

This is condition in which I received the Knife:




Then I carried out my restoration process on the knife:




This was the result of the restoration process, and the knife is now in a pretty decent condition..




Some additional pictures of my knife..




I will now be working on getting this knife a good finish and a nice edge..
I will post the pictures knife when I finish my work on it..

I hope all my IFG friends liked this post..

[ramtiger]

really nice work

[HJD]

Thanks ramtiger..

[winnie_the_pooh]

HJD,

Nice work.No offense meant,but that looks a lot like the Kashmir made knives sold as souvenirs to tourists.I doubt it is an antique.

[Olly]

It is a Kashmiri Chhurri... to the best of my guess...

[Moin.]

Hi HJD, what exactly did you do on the blade. Rub it with fine grit Emery Paper ? This is definately a Kashmiri Khanjar available at most Kashmiri Handicraft Stores.

Regards
Moin.

[Mark]

but I just loved the knife so much that I decided to take it in and try to restore it.

This says it all to me gentlemen.

It looks like you have done a nice job.

[dr.jayakumar]

looks neat.how did you get the shine?
regards
dr.jk

[essdee1972]

Good work on the shine! Please share your secrets....

Cheers!

EssDee

[HJD]

hey guys, thanks for letting me know that its not an antique..
but as i said, i don't know about its origin or how old it is..
i received it from someone in a very bad condition..


lets concentrate on the main topic i.e. Knife Restoration....

[varunik]

How actually did you o it?
Did you use a jewellery cleaning solvent?