Finish and Polish for Knives

375 topics in this forum

1. Tru Oil finish

   By gearhartironwerks, September 15, 2014
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   • Benton Frisse
   • September 15, 2014

3. A billet from the archives

   By gearhartironwerks, August 26, 2014
   • 12 replies
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   • Nick
   • August 28, 2014

4. Files/rasps

   By gearhartironwerks, August 24, 2014
   • 5 replies
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   • Stefflus
   • August 25, 2014

5. Hard Time Removing Belt Sander Marks

   By AidenCC, August 21, 2014
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   • gearhartironwerks
   • August 24, 2014

6. Old horns?

   By RGraff, July 14, 2014
   • 6 replies
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   • VaughnT
   • July 15, 2014

7. Handle Suggestions

   By WmHorus, June 21, 2014
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   • Robert Yates
   • July 14, 2014

8. Elk/deer horn

   By gearhartironwerks, May 9, 2014
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   • gearhartironwerks
   • July 13, 2014

9. Belt grinder question

   By Trip, January 19, 2013
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   • Dan C
   • June 5, 2014

10. Finishing work on Knives.

    By Aden Cassidy, December 19, 2012   

    • What grit?
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    • pike3e
    • January 3, 2014

11. Source for Norton Blaze orange belts?

    By windancer, December 16, 2013
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    • basher
    • December 23, 2013

12. Protecting the finish on a blade intended for the kitchen?

    By Karn3, December 12, 2013
    • 4 replies
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    • ThomasPowers
    • December 12, 2013

13. what is you favorite adhesive for attaching handles?

    By homeshow, December 12, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • bigfootnampa
    • December 12, 2013

14. Stabilizing handle material.

    By Backwoods Blacksmith, November 7, 2013
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    • DanielC
    • December 12, 2013

15. Small deep pits in blade

    By Upperpeach, December 8, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • Rich Hale
    • December 9, 2013

16. Mosaic pins

    By Loneforge, July 19, 2012
    • 20 replies
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    • Frosty
    • December 4, 2013

17. Leather knife handles

    By Iron 12, September 17, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • BlueSasquatch
    • November 14, 2013

18. rainbow finish?

    By Dabbsterinn, August 24, 2013
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    • Dabbsterinn
    • September 6, 2013

19. Straight Razor Scales

    By RiffRaff, August 14, 2013
    • 8 replies
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    • son_of_bluegrass
    • August 15, 2013

20. some advice about rr spike knives

    By newbladesmith, November 24, 2009
    • 21 replies
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    • scruffy forge
    • August 13, 2013

21. what is your favorite polishing media/technique?

    By homeshow, July 28, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • Robert Yates
    • July 31, 2013

22. Finishing leather handle

    By Aden Cassidy, October 10, 2012   

    • Made from old belt
    • 13 replies
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    • Frosty
    • July 23, 2013

23. Loose scales - WIP

    By Dan C, June 21, 2013   

    • attach handles scales loose
    • 14 replies
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    • Dan C
    • June 26, 2013

24. Blackening

    By Talon Tex Overland, April 14, 2010
    • 11 replies
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    • kubiack
    • June 18, 2013

25. Which files to shapen / finish

    By Eddie Mullins, June 12, 2013
    • 18 replies
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    • swedefiddle
    • June 15, 2013

26. Furniture Bluing

    By Jon Smith, May 2, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • DenB
    • May 14, 2013