Get Rid Of Shiny Scratches?

BlazenGem

BlazenGem

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I just made a few scratches that you can only see at an angle on my new strider smf by piercing and cutting through a coke can

:foot::(:grumpy:


I am wondering how I can get rid of those scratches?


thanks, mike
 
How do you get rid of them? There are two ways. 1 Buy a new knife or 2 send the scratched useless knife to me.
 
BlazenGem said:
I just made a few scratches that you can only see at an angle on my new strider smf by piercing and cutting through a coke can

:foot::(:grumpy:


I am wondering how I can get rid of those scratches?


thanks, mike
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What kind of finish is on the blade ,polished ,satin ,bead blasted ??
 
If I tell you, will you promise not to see how sharp a knife is by cutting cans?

I can't go on, I am laughing too hard with Cougar.
 
Tinbasher said:
What kind of finish is on the blade ,polished ,satin ,bead blasted ??
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not sure, its not polished though :rolleyes:


James Todd said:
If I tell you, will you promise not to see how sharp a knife is by cutting cans?

I can't go on, I am laughing too hard with Cougar.
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alright i promise, it was like the stupidest thing ive done this week :grumpy:

i just cant resist using it! its so nice!
 
Understand Mike many folks here feel a knife or tool should be used and gets scratched and worn. I understand that some people are perfectionist and like their tools to stay perfect, we call em "Safe Queens" (the tool not you).

Their are many ways to buff out the marks and wear, buffing wheels, super fine grit sanders, leather belts but your wear on your knife gives it character, a personal touch that only your knife has, I'd leave it and use it well and safer!
 
Dantor said:
Understand Mike many folks here feel a knife or tool should be used and gets scratched and worn. I understand that some people are perfectionist and like their tools to stay perfect, we call em "Safe Queens" (the tool not you).

Their are many ways to buff out the marks and wear, buffing wheels, super fine grit sanders, leather belts but your wear on your knife gives it character, a personal touch that only your knife has, I'd leave it and use it well and safer!
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ah i guess your right...i just got it and i really didnt plan on getting the blade scratched badly on the first day. haha :o
 
Well, if this is in any way a serious question, I don't think you've scratched your knife. You have drawn lines on it with the soft aluminum, much like drawing on paper with a pencil. You can erase the lines with an eraser or with steel wool.

If you don't dare use your knife for fear of scratching it, though, people are going to tend to laugh at you ... especially since it's a Strider.... :cool:
 
will a 3 in 1 lubricant work on my strider's pivots? will it damage or corrode etc my knife?
 
There are better things than 3-in-One to lubricate pivot pins, but using it will not cause damage.

Personally, I don't lubricate pivot pins on my knives. Never saw the need of it as I don't flip open my knives.
 
You're not alone - I too hate to damage a new knife. After I've had it for a while, I kinda don't mind as much, but the new ones get babied for a few weeks :D

As far as the pivot pin goes, its not a bad idea to lube the moving parts of your knife. Don't over-do it though, as too much lube is probably worse than none at all.

I like Tuf-Glide as the applicator makes it real easy to get into the tight spots and its a 'dry' lube but Break Free is also rated.

You need to reapply every so often, particularly if the weather is hot BTW. And no, oil won't damage or corrode your knife. Striders are indestructible, don't you know?


BlazenGem said:
will a 3 in 1 lubricant work on my strider's pivots? will it damage or corrode etc my knife?
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Hi BlazenGem,
I'll second both the Tuf-Glide and Breakfree. As Buffalohump mentions, the amount you use is important. I use a pin to put the lube where I want it, work he pivot, and wipe off the excess with a q-tip . All you want is a thin film in the pivot. Any more just attracts dust/grit that scratches and gums up the works.

dd
 
I cringe for the first scratch, but after that you realize if you use it, it'll get scratched.
 
I can't comment on scratches on a Strider, it's just too much!
However I've just tried ATM Nanolube on my knives and it's smoothed out them all. This is a synthetic lube containing real nano-sized diamonds as 'ball bearings'.
A search of the 'other forum' or Candlepowerforums will reveal an introductory offer.
Greg
 
BlazenGem said:
I just made a few scratches that you can only see at an angle on my new strider smf by piercing and cutting through a coke can

:foot::(:grumpy:


I am wondering how I can get rid of those scratches?


thanks, mike
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If you're not going to sell this knife, but keep it as a user, I'd say, "she's initiated!"

My wife teases me - I always say that I'll never own a knife that I wouldn't carry and use; yet when there's a scuff on one, I'll spend half an hour cleaning it up.

That being said, on plain, un-finished steel, I use the finest grade of steel wool I can find, and 3-in-1 oil. Seems to work ok with just some gentle rubbing. For other finishes, I have a variety of polishes, buffing compounds, etc. along with old terry-cloth towels, soft diapers, etc. And I do it by hand. Every time I use a buffing wheel/grinder/sander/etc., it doesn't look right, so elbow grease is part of the process, at least for me.

Hope that helps . . .

thx - cpr
 
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