Tool gloat

[Dave Bow]

Here is a quick gloat on a couple of handplanes I recently got off of the bay. Howoever, I have a question. What is the best way to hone the irons for use? http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/dbowwoodworks/Picture046.jpg

[Dave Bow]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/dbowwoodworks/Picture047.jpg

[Dave Bow]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/dbowwoodworks/Picture045.jpg