That really is a cool knife
I think most here would advise against being too agressive with the cleaning. Just the removal of any active surface rust, and cleaning out the joints as best as possible, to restore some “snappiness” to the action. You won't get the pitting out without destroying the blades, and some amount of patina is considered a good thing. I wouldn’t take it any further than what you have right there.
Don't worry Tom, this isn't my first restoration. It will work out fine in the end.
The slipjoints were already very snappy (yay
)Just some minor cleaning and lube.
I've included some before close up pictures of how i received it in the mail so you can see the scratches i was talking about. Wasn't planning on taking the pitting out because i think it gives character to the knife.
Kind regards, Joshua.