Finish and Polish for Knives

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1. "Glazing Wheels" -- Has anyboy used them?

   By J.P. Hall, July 18, 2019
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   • ThomasPowers
   • July 19, 2019

3. 10 in serated contact wheel

   By dps9999, March 5, 2016
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   • Steve Sells
   • March 10, 2016

4. A billet from the archives

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

5. about using sandpaper/emery cloth

   By panzertank27, July 28, 2009
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   • Frosty
   • July 28, 2009

6. Acid Etch, Edge quench

   By nitro, July 18, 2008
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   • Jerry W.
   • July 27, 2008

7. acid for damascus etching

   By Hillbillysmith, January 30, 2013
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   • Albert A Rasch
   • January 31, 2013

8. acid for etching

   By Joseph Tinsley, March 21, 2011
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   • Joseph Tinsley
   • March 22, 2011

9. adhesives for knife handles

   By civilwarblacksmith, October 16, 2008
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   • vern six
   • October 22, 2008

10. Adhesives for wood to copper?

    By windancer, May 10, 2014
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    • TacticallySharp
    • November 2, 2014

11. After etching

    By youngsmith, January 8, 2008
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    • mcraigl
    • December 17, 2008

12. After the Etching stage

    By this old blacksmith, March 9, 2009
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    • Rich Hale
    • March 17, 2009

13. Aging a knife

    By Ellen, June 3, 2006
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    • ThomasPowers
    • June 5, 2006

14. alternatives to cactus juice?

    By Shamus Blargostadt, July 31, 2017
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    • Dan Manns
    • April 28, 2023

15. Aluminum pins for knives?

    By MetalMuncher, November 19, 2008
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    • MetalMuncher
    • November 19, 2008

16. Anodizing/patina by heat.....

    By Hillbillysmith, September 7, 2012
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    • Steve Sells
    • September 7, 2012

17. Another etching question

    By Buzzkill, May 2, 2018
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    • Ben Hoover
    • June 16, 2018

18. Another question.. Water polishing stones?

    By RainsFire, October 21, 2007
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    • ThomasPowers
    • March 13, 2008

19. Antler slotting fixture.

    By wolfshieldrx, February 17, 2012
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    • David Gaddis
    • February 22, 2013

20. Anyone do their own wood stabilizing?

    By jmccustomknives, July 26, 2013
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    • Steve Sells
    • February 18, 2015

21. Applying wax to finished pieces

    By walkerironworks84, May 17, 2010
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    • tomhw
    • December 11, 2010

22. Article on Hybrid polishing

    By oakwoodforge, November 8, 2006
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    • Lord Farquhar
    • November 10, 2006

23. Assembling a handle??

    By Karn3, May 24, 2011
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    • Taye
    • July 29, 2011

24. authentic varnish/finish

    By Orcrist, July 9, 2009
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    • ThomasPowers
    • July 9, 2009

25. Bamboo for knife handles???

    By bipolarandy, June 11, 2006
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    • petersenj20
    • November 25, 2008

26. Beeswax and Linseed oil 1 2

    By eburgblue, December 16, 2007
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    • Jeff Bly
    • April 2, 2009