Sanding Blurple G10?

[carrot]

I recently got a Blurple Para 2 and I love everything about it... except the hard edges of the scales. My old Para 2 was either beveled smoother or worn smooth from carry and I was thinking about sanding the G10 down.

Has anybody done this and have tips for me? I was looking at just getting some wet/dry sandpaper and smoothing out the edges by hand under the faucet or in a big bucket, since I know that G10 dust is bad.

Also, I'm wondering how the translucency of the blurple may be affected? I don't want to lose the cool translucent look!

[abbazaba]

If you are looking to simply take the bite off the edges, very little material needs to be removed. I've found that a few light passes along the edge with 1500b sandpaper makes a big difference, usually without leaving any noticeable markings. Sanding dry has worked for me, with a damp rag to wipe clean. I've done this to many of my knives, most recently the G10 Caly3.

[seamusshea]

Depending on how much you want to take off I dont think the dust will be a problem. Just wet your sandpaper, no need to use running water or a bucket. Also if you use a high enough grit you won't ruin the translucency. Personally, I would start at 400 grit until you get the bevel thats comfortable for you then finish it off with 1000. You could go higher and give it a more polished look if you feel like it.

[seber]

Speaking from total ignorance of the material characteristics, I would back your abrasive with a hard surface to avoid undercutting and an uneven finished edge.

[Evil D]

It should sand like any other G10, I wouldn't expect the color the be effected at all, or if anything if you sand it to a higher polished finish it may be more translucent.

[Jazz]

It'll just look cooler. Do it like you said under running water. Show it to us after.

[blueblur]

I've sanded the edges and corners of some of my g10 knives with 600 grit. I dry sand with a damp paper towel handy and just wipe down the sanded area every few passes.

[demoncase]

I completely polished up my Cat after a superglue mishap around the house.

I think the Blurple would look really spiffy done up the same way