Before and After Pics of a 102

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Stumps

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I missed working on knives in my garage more than anything else for the last three months that I was away. It took a couple days to get organized. I finally got in the garage today and gave a 118 and this 102 that I'm posting pics of a little much needed attention.

The 102 blade was badly chewed up on the previous owner's grinding wheel.

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I took the gouges out of the blade and put a fine edge on it. I sanded the handle and buffed it all out.

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Thanks for looking!! :)
 
Wow. A fine effort. It looks much better. Plus, hardened 440C not the easiest steel to remove those deep scratches on. DM
 
Thanks David and Duane. Any idea what year that might be?? It has two front and two rear spacers so I was thinking maybe mid 1970s??

I have been using a 3M scotchbrite deburring wheel. It takes a little time because I am constantly dipping the knife in a bucket of water when I start feeling the blade warming up.
 
The before images will induce a cringe in anyone that sees them.

The after images show a great dedication to making something beautiful again and what can be done with dedication.
 
Stumps,

I have 2 of the new 124s, One is a user but I like to keep the blade in good shape, is there an easy way to get lite scratches off the 420HC blade? I don't have a grinder so is there a rubbing compound or something that will keep the blade looking good? I don't mind the hand work in fact I like to shine on my users because well they are being used.
 
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RickJ said:
Stumps,

I have 2 of the new 124s, One is a user but I like to keep the blade in good shape, is there an easy way to get light scratches off the 420HC blade? I don't have a grinder so is there a rubbing compound or something that will keep the blade looking good? I don't mind the hand work in fact I like to shine on my users because well they are being used.
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I'm the wrong person to ask about this because I have no experience taking care of a knife by hand like that. My guess would be fine sandpaper.

I have wheels, buffers, belt sanders and belt leather strop in my small shop. It took me about an hour to bring this 102 back to looking presentable again and being shaving sharp.

Hopefully someone that has experience taking scratches out by hand will chime in. :)
 
RickJ said:
Stumps,

I don't have a grinder so is there a rubbing compound or something that will keep the blade looking good?
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I've had good results using silicon carbide wet/dry sandpaper wrapped around small blocks of wood. Following the pattern in the steel, 220 grit will easily take out small scratches and 400 will leave a finish similar to the factory. Can go to higher grit if so desired.

Peter
 
Here is one of three more I worked on today. It had lots of scratches and was very dull, but that's history now for this 103.

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Didn't think to take the before pictures on the ones I worked on this afternoon.

Thanks for the comments Grim and Charlie. :)
 
peterinct said:
I've had good results using silicon carbide wet/dry sandpaper wrapped around small blocks of wood. Following the pattern in the steel, 220 grit will easily take out small scratches and 400 will leave a finish similar to the factory. Can go to higher grit if so desired.

Peter
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Thank you Sir
 
Stumps said:
Here is one of three more I worked on today. It had lots of scratches and was very dull, but that's history now for this 103.

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Didn't think to take the before pictures on the ones I worked on this afternoon.

Thanks for the comments Grim and Charlie. :)
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Outstanding Job!
 
Man that 103 is sweet looking :thumbup:
Looks like its got some real Bite to it now too :)
 
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