Help reapplying brushed/satin finish please

meh92

meh92

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I have been using the Work Sharp KO on my everyday kitchen knives. They are brushed-satin high-carbon stainless Chicago Cutlery and noting special. It's a 19 piece set.

The blade guide became embedded with ground steel and then the knives were scratched horizontally. The factory finish is a vertical satin brushed finish, so the scratches really stand out and just plain annoy me. In the future, I'll put some tape on the blades to prevent this scratching.

I have used SB pads and patience in the past on other knives and firearms with decent success. However, for this kind of volume, I was wondering if there was some sort of abrasive wheel I could attach to my grinder to dress up these blades to at least get close to the factory finish? I know the maker's mark will be lost and I don't really care. I just want to automate the process if possible.

Thanks

 
ScothBrite pads in varying grades are also available as buffing wheels and pads.

Also available with shanks for power drills and presses.
 
I use Scotch Brite belts for my belt grinder or for smaller knives my Scotch brite deburring wheel on my 6" grinder. It's a fine wheel so it polishes a little higher than factory finish and because it is a wheel getting a consistent "grind" is not easy but can be done. My belt grinder has a medium grit SB belt and is much closer to a factory finish and also easier to reproduce factory-like grind lines. Those are the only options I know of.
 
I usually use a 200 grit belt for the "brushed" look. Once that's where I want it, I switch to a Scotch Brite belt. After that I hit the whole thing up with whitening toothpaste. Odd, I know, but it leaves the brushed look and really cleans everything up nicely.

Any scratches on a satiny blade can be taken care of with toothpaste also if not too deep.
 
Jason B. said:
I use Scotch Brite belts for my belt grinder or for smaller knives my Scotch brite deburring wheel on my 6" grinder. It's a fine wheel so it polishes a little higher than factory finish and because it is a wheel getting a consistent "grind" is not easy but can be done. My belt grinder has a medium grit SB belt and is much closer to a factory finish and also easier to reproduce factory-like grind lines. Those are the only options I know of.
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I have a small bench-top 1"x30" belt sander. There seem to be quite a variety of 3M belts in that size. I called their tech support today and they were not as helpful as I would have liked. I don't suppose you could shoot me a 3M p/n so I buy the right one.
 
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