First I started with the ugliest Cleaver that the fine sellers of ETSTY had to offer. This rusted ugly came to me all the way from Bulgaria. When It arrived and I saw just how rusty and ugly it was, I knew it would make for a great restoration! First I started by removing the ugly green plastic handle. Seriously, how ugly was that handle! Next we took a dip in the electrolysis tank to remove as much of that rust as I could. Nothing a little water, washing soda, and electricity couldn't handle. Then it was time to get it down to bare metal and then shine it up like a brand new mirror! I started with a 4.5" flap disc and then broke out the orbital sander. I started with an 80-grit sanding pad and worked my way all the way up to a 10,000 grit!! Then it was time to put on a new handle. After a lifetime of suffering with that green handle, I knew I had to treat this blade to something nice. I settle with cross-cut Zebra Wood knife scales. After a little bit if shaping and shining, this blade will finally have the shiny life it deserves!