Orcrist

so i've been making knives since 2003 and i'm now trying to get all the right touch ups. i'm at 1500 grit sandpaper right now, and it gives such a shine a chick could do her hair looking at the thing. i'm looking for paper around 3000 range but i cant seem to buy it at any of the local hardware stores ect. i've heard something about pens and fine sandpaper? and the big question is where can i find colophony rosin. crystalized pine tree sap. i know plain rosin is used for violins ect. but i cant seem to find colophony anywhere. i'm using it for a beeswax/rosin/turpentine farnish on the blade. plz let me know if theres anywhere you can buy it, or possible a better varnish. i'm looking for something really old school though... like a couple hundred years old school :confused:

dont bother trying to cut or drill at all. i'd reccomend just the good old fashiond smashy smashy and a oxy torch cutter. minimize grinding ect at much as possible. i'd reccomend for nice finishes a double cut bastard file going sideways. was taught that by my ac mechanic teach. gives a very flat finish compared to grinders. hand tools ftw. watch out for pits in the metal. it seems to corrode very funny and depending on how old the spring is you'll get a milllion tiny little black holes that are difficult to get out ^^ cheers