Not sure if I could add an edge to my favorite paddle, a cherry RedTail beavertail paddle. Or maybe there is something better I should do? Or leave it and keep on paddling! I purchased it in 1995.
Any sage advice welcome 
Looks to me like some sanding and re finishing is all that you need.
I often add a little epoxy to fill the small end cracks. Then sand and varnish. Unless you are rock bashing all the time, there is probably no need for an edge.
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In this order
- leave it and keep on paddling
- a little sanding and refinish (varnish, oil, etc original finish)
- reinforce with nylon and epoxy…likely a little overboard for this paddle…https://youtu.be/BXNGR974jjE…I do it with all my fabricated paddles, but I glass and epoxy them.
Thanks for the advice. I’m kinda seesawing between refinishing or keeping the gritty used feel going on! After all, it is cosmetic; the paddle works as well as the day I bought it.