Etching on Sodbuster blades, any way to get it off?

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manowar669

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I like the sodbuster pattern, it's just that they all seem to have some stupid motiff on them. A farmer with a straw hat and a plow, or a bunch of oversized writing or stomething. I'd rather have a plain blade. Can I get rid of it?
 
If you don't mind altering the 'as ground' finish of the blade, sanding with wet/dry paper in a medium grit (400-600) should make quick work of it. A Scotch-Brite pad might also take it off. Sand or scrub in a linear direction, parallel to the grind lines on the blade (spine to edge). Seems to be a pretty shallow chemical etch; doesn't look like it's too deep into the steel itself (I'm currently looking at the etch on my small stainless soddie). The ridges formed by the 'as ground' finish might complicate removal of the etch, if the sandpaper's grit is too fine. Not sure of that, but something to consider.

Another possibility, is to try a Dremel with a buffing wheel and some compound, like CrOx (green). Haven't tried that, but it might work. At the least, it might 'fade' the etch a bit, which might be enough for the desired aesthetic.
 
Flitz works well, at least on some GEC knives -- then again if the etching is that much of an annoyance, don't buy the knife.
 
I think you will get more answers in the Maintenance Forum. That is where such questions belong. Moving there now...
 
this one use to have the plow on it...after about 25 years of cutting up cardboard,plastic,wood,Tshirts etc...it's hardly noticeable :)


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But if you want a shiny one with no etch, you might try getting a buffing wheel for your power drill or bench grinder and using some buffing compound/rouge on it...
a pre sanding with wet/dry paper as suggested earlyer will help...
 
time to get a set of gloves.

sitflyer said:
this one use to have the plow on it...after about 25 years of cutting up cardboard,plastic,wood,Tshirts etc...it's hardly noticeable :)


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But if you want a shiny one with no etch, you might try getting a buffing wheel for your power drill or bench grinder and using some buffing compound/rouge on it...
a pre sanding with wet/dry paper as suggested earlyer will help...
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