Knife edges

[Gashford]

Hello all

I am in the middle of making some knives based on finds at Vindolanda and a couple of other places. It has got me wondering about the polish these knives held.

Is there any evidence on whether the whole blade and handle (prior to the wood), the whole blade or only the blade edges were ground and polished? Most recreated knives I have seen are only polished along the blade edge itself.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

All the best

Graham