After Forging Question

[Crotalus9]

I just finished hardening my latest knife. Normally I sand them by hand to get all the black stuff off left by my forge, but was wondering if there is a faster way? I just want the knife to be a clean smooth silver.

Thanks,
Dan

 

[i4Marc]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1149389-How-do-you-take-off-scale-after-heat-treat

 

[Crotalus9]

Thanks! That helped a lot!