how to polish pinnacle scales?

[shootist16]

Those of you that know me know that I HATE beadblast. That being said, does anyone have any suggestions on getting a nice satin finish on the handles of the pinnacle? I am not looking for a mirror finish, just something that wont show scratches as easily. My favotite finish for a working knife is probably stonewash like Reeves or REKAT. Can anyone help me out here?

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Knoxville, Tennessee

 

[Johan]

I've got a Pinnacle and although I haven't tried to rub the finish omthe handles, I would think that your best bet would be to try some of the 3M rubbing pads. Not the green ones, but the special maroon cloured ones, they're REALLY fine. I use them sometimes for rubbing finishes out on furniture projects (what I do) and I've seen several post where people have used them on bead-blasted or scratched/rusted blades. Hope that helps.

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[Gary W. Graley]

You could possibly take the knife apart and then use some 320 or 400 grit sand paper, press the scales down hard and rub them across in one direction, don't bring it back across, just stroke in one direction to obtain a nice brush finish.
Not sure how hard the integral lock is to press down, but you should be able to do that side as well.
You can finish up with the Scotch brite pad as mentioned above, the sand paper will get you to a finish a little faster is all.

Take it slow, and have patience...

G2

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[Blades]

Since it is a titanium handle you could always "zap" it and change its color.


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