Scratches-Getting them out?

[myatt371]

Hi all-

Any suggestions for getting scratches "out" on the face of a AUS-8 blade(C52BMS)?

Buffing wheel?...Which "compound" is best? All suggestions appreciated!

The knife is NIB and before I b*tch to the seller, I want to see if I can get them out. They are slight...but "long" and parallel to each other.

I want to put my "own" scratches on my knives!! :D

Thanks to all who reply!

[swede]

Welcome here, myatt.
On ss handles, I've had great luck with 1) green 3M scratchy pad (as lightly as possible) and 2) Flitz as a followup.
They will come out, unless super-deep.
Dave

[myatt371]

Thanks Dave(swede)-

I'm "new" everywhere! :D I just recently discovered "forums" about knives. I had no idea what I was missing!!

Is Flitz basically the "same" as Simichrome? The scratches are not deep...can't really feel them when I run my fingernail across them.

You mentioned SS handles...Would the same apply to blades?

Thanks again! :D

[swede]

Hi myatt,
Yes, the same process would help with blade scratches, just go in the same direction as the grind (up/down, not across).
Flitz is probably similar to Simichrome, but maybe a little more abrasive. Flitz is also a great blade protector. Buffs up really well.
Dave

[myatt371]

Thanks again Dave-

Do you know of a good "source" for Flitz, since you endorse this product? Perhaps I'll try that as well. I checked out their website and I can honestly say that I've never heard of the stuff. :D

[swede]

I don't know where you live, but I think it's a German product. I've always found it at hardware stores in the US.
Good luck,
Dave

[myatt371]

lol....Guess I better work on that "profile".

Ace is the place...Thanks again! :D

[myatt371]

Good Day David-

Called my friendly Ace Hardware....Flitz...Liquid or paste?

Thanks! :D

[swede]

I've always used the paste. A little tube goes a long way!
Dave

[myatt371]

Bought both. I can always use "it" for something. :D

I think Simichrome is a little more abrasive. Had my friendy Ace store order a case of it(they never heard of it).

Thanks again!

[ront]

I really like Flitz!! It is a great product. It works very much like the Simichrome. If you have a Sportsmans warehouse close to you they carry Flitz.
http://www.flitz.com/

Ron

[mr.vu]

Woah, all you guys have same avatar...

Vu

[Tank]

Woah, all you guys have same avatar...

Vu

I just noticed the same thing,, very strange

[myatt371]

Sorry...lol...Better? :D

New to this Forum and just now getting "the feel" of it.

Swede pointed out that...He didn't know where I was from.(I hadn't created a profile). I liked that particular "avatar" and when I "added" it. I realized swede had the same one and thought...No big deal.

As I stated on bladeforums...I've already found some great "sharpening threads".
All Care/Polishing/Sharpening...Experiences...Good and/or Bad....Welcome. :D

Thanks!!