A Damn Shame

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I just got this 8OT in the mail today. It was advertised as being "lightly used" . They didn't show the back side of the blades in the ad but I figured the knife was worth what I bid. I did clean it up some with Never-Dull.
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Now how do you explain that?
Rick
 
Shame it is!
The back of the blade rusted for some reason, and a Bozo (large red nose, funny shoes, plaid vest, striped pants) cleaned it with the wrong stuff!
Actually, I'd call it lightly ABUSED!
Ignorance is bliss, and the seller is an untrustworthy jerk!
 
Rick,
You may be able to take most of the scratches out, if they aren't too deep, with a Scotch Brite wheel or belt (or similar product).

I use Satin Brite (brand name) belts from Jantz Supply. The fine belt matches closest the factory finish on an Old Timer. It is not perfect but it will get rid of a lot of those scratches. Jantz's price on a 1X42" belt is about $11. I use the belts on knives I make and am quite pleased with the finish. They are not for a high polish finish, but look very much like the new finish on an Old Timer or Uncle Henry.

You can get them at:
http://www.knifemaking.com/
http://knifeandgun.com/
http://www.texasknife.com/store/s-pages/TKS_MainframeStore.htm

I hope this helps,
Dale
 
My favorite scratch removal procedure is as follows:
Take a Dremmel Cotton buffing wheel, and load it with Chromium Oxide paste. This will get most of the scratches out (if they're not deep). Then, finish off with 2000 grit sandpaper.

Results: Two words - Major Shine!!!
 
Good luck with the cleanup. At least whatever you try, you can't make it any worse. Nice knife otherwise. I really like those Eights with the French-style nail nick.

-Bob
 
Seems like Dale's method would keep the knife closest to authentic. A high polish just wouldn't look right on an OT!
 
Looks like the 858OT I bought. 'Course I knew what I was getting. Looks like it was sharpened with a coarse file.

Mine is a project knife. I sand on it when I have the time.
 
Well I knew I was not buying a mint condition because the seller seems to only deal in knives, and I'm sure he would have mentioned it if it were. However, like I said, I think it was worth what I paid for it. I just thought it is a shame that someone got weird on the sheep foot,the rest of the knife does appear to be mint.
Anyway, thanks for the restoration tips. Now that winter is closing in on us I'll be looking for some things to keep me busy indoors.
 
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