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RSWORD · 5th February 2008, 11:03 PM

I recommend utilizing a prefessional polisher because it is best to remove the chrome plating via proper coarse polishing stones and then when chrome plating is removed you can move to less coarse stones and for this form of Chinese knife there is a pretty good chance the blades are laminated. Chrome plating is not exclusively pre-1930 but this particular set of knives appear to be and it was not uncommon in the early 20th century for Chinese swords to be chrome plated. PM me if you are interested in a restorer that can fix that set up for you the proper way.

5th February 2008, 11:03 PM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	I recommend utilizing a prefessional polisher because it is best to remove the chrome plating via proper coarse polishing stones and then when chrome plating is removed you can move to less coarse stones and for this form of Chinese knife there is a pretty good chance the blades are laminated. Chrome plating is not exclusively pre-1930 but this particular set of knives appear to be and it was not uncommon in the early 20th century for Chinese swords to be chrome plated. PM me if you are interested in a restorer that can fix that set up for you the proper way.