Bead blast to satin finish – how to?

[storyville]

Using only sandpaper, how difficult would it be to change a bead blast finish to a satin finish? (Blade is about 4".) What steps would it entail?

Is there a "how-to" site or link on the topic, by chance? Thanks –

Glen

 

[Phillip Jones]

It is going to require a whole lot of elbow grease and several hours if you do it by hand alone.

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[Brett Bennett]

Good tips on a hand rubbed finish. http://www.engnath.com/public/manframe.htm

Brett

 

[Belstain]

I've done it to two knives so far and will never try it again. i'd rather buy a new knife that already comes witha satin finish those little dimples are hell to remove on a hardened blade-sanding my edi genesis took longer than making my first two knives did

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[Jadis]

I too can attest to the fact that it is pure hell.

 

[storyville]

Yeesh. Glad I asked before I got started …!

Thanks for the replies –

Glen