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Originally Posted by bbshriver
You can't see it in the picture, but the very end of the blade is very rough, as if cut with a hacksaw. I just want to clean it up so it looks like it was made that way not like it was cut with a hacksaw.
As far as shortening the ebony scales, was just planning to cut them to length and then round off the end, at the hinge side (leaving the spacer side in tact.
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You can smooth the end in a number of ways, but if you have a grinder and sandpaper it goes fast. Just grind to the rough shape you want, making sure not to overheat the blade (cool it in a cup of water frequently). Then use the sandpaper to smooth the result. Depending on the grinder you're using you should start at a low grit and work your way up to 1000 or so, then buff with a polish or rouge.
The challenge you will face with the scales is that of re-drilling the hole properly. If it's not perfectly perpendicular you'll end up with a blade that doesn't center correctly and hits the scales when closing. Unless you disassemble the scales completely and use a drill press I don't suggest doing what you proposed.