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I've just picked up an Ebay cheapie.
The maker is McLellan, Belfast, and it has 'The Hamburg Ring' inscribed on the blade. The condition generally seems pretty good - it flops about in the scales a bit, and there are some nasty-looking rust spots along the top of the spine, but nowhere else.
The blade actually seems in pretty good condition, perhaps actually shave-ready (I've not tried, but the slightest touch takes off the hairs on the back of my hand).
I'm totally new to this, but I guess the place to start is by getting off the rust? I'm guessing I need sandpaper, but as a total newbie, I'd be grateful if someone would give me some idea exactly what sort/grades I'll need. I've always been a book/computer guy, rather than a hands-on craft-y guy.
Any advice gratefully received. I really think that if I can just get the rust off this it will be ready to use.
The maker is McLellan, Belfast, and it has 'The Hamburg Ring' inscribed on the blade. The condition generally seems pretty good - it flops about in the scales a bit, and there are some nasty-looking rust spots along the top of the spine, but nowhere else.
The blade actually seems in pretty good condition, perhaps actually shave-ready (I've not tried, but the slightest touch takes off the hairs on the back of my hand).
I'm totally new to this, but I guess the place to start is by getting off the rust? I'm guessing I need sandpaper, but as a total newbie, I'd be grateful if someone would give me some idea exactly what sort/grades I'll need. I've always been a book/computer guy, rather than a hands-on craft-y guy.
Any advice gratefully received. I really think that if I can just get the rust off this it will be ready to use.