I've managed to make some horizontal scratches on a Mule by sliding it in and out of a Kydex sheath I made. Am remaking the sheath to get rid of the problem*, but would like to "re-scratch" the blade "vertically," by which I mean spine to edge, as from factory, to mute the visibility of the horizontal scratches.
About what grit are the scratch patterns on mules (which I assume we are calling a 'satin finish')? One source mentioned using a green Scotch-brite pad, but I tried it, and it appears to be too fine.
* The problem, if you're interested, is the spydie hole. I did not plug it while making the Kydex sheath, so I got divots on both sides of the sheath at the hole. It helps retention but adds a scratch point -- right through the spider. Yes, I cleaned the sheath throughly and multiple times. I think it's just the nature of Kydex--even clean Kydex can leave fine horizontal scratches if it is pressed firmly against the blade.
What Grit Satin Finish on Mules?
What Grit Satin Finish on Mules?
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Re: What Grit Satin Finish on Mules?
I would guess that it’s about a 180-220 grit scratch pattern. A worn 220 belt is probably too fine but fresh 220 should be about right. Likewise a fresh 180 might be too coarse but a worn one might be right. To stay on the safe side start with the finer grit since sanding out coarser scratches is more work.
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Folding Mules- m398 liner lock, Rex76 compression lock, 15v liner lock flipper
Folding Mules- m398 liner lock, Rex76 compression lock, 15v liner lock flipper
Re: What Grit Satin Finish on Mules?
Thanks Casper!CasperFatone wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:33 amI would guess that it’s about a 180-220 grit scratch pattern. A worn 220 belt is probably too fine but fresh 220 should be about right. Likewise a fresh 180 might be too coarse but a worn one might be right. To stay on the safe side start with the finer grit since sanding out coarser scratches is more work.
Steel novice who self-identifies as a steel expert. Proud M.N.O.S.D. member 0003. Spydie Steels: 4V, 15V, 20CV, AEB-L, AUS6, Cru-Wear, HAP40, K294, K390, M4, Magnacut, S110V, S30V, S35VN, S45VN, SPY27, SRS13, T15, VG10, XHP, ZWear, ZDP189