Restoration of Rusty Arkansas Toothpick - Iconic American Knife

Restoration of Rusty Arkansas Toothpick - Iconic American Knife. Hi today I restoring an Arkansas Toothpick. It is a famous and iconic knife from the United States. I managed to acquire this item at a flea market. Of course, I understand that this knife dates back to the 20th century, but I was attracted by its beautiful design, despite its poor condition, as well as the shape and geometry of the blade. I bought this item and will try to restore it as carefully as possible. Let's begin. First of all, I disassembled the knife because the handle was completely rotten, covered with dirt, and had a rather unusual appearance. Then I removed the guard and placed it in a solvent, as it was covered with grease and various contaminants. I first cleaned the blade from surface dirt and placed it in a citric acid solution. After several hours, I removed the blade, neutralized the effect of the acid using baking soda and warm water, and then moved on to polishing. At first, I started working on t