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mirror polish on o1 steel

B JACKSON

B JACKSON

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Question is what are the steps to mirror finish the blade on one of the JK knives I have. I have a power grinder that I can put some felt wheels on or whatever?
need details from all the guru's here.
Also, any difference if I also want to polish a 1095 Herter's knife.
 
3M makes a wheel in different grades that is like a fiber that would be a good starting place, but they are expensive and wear out quickly. Otherwise felt wheels followed up by a cloth floppy wheel with different polishing grits applied. In my opinion not worth the expense. If you have lots of time I would just use different grits of sandpaper and do it by hand.
 
JK Knives said:
3M makes a wheel in different grades that is like a fiber that would be a good starting place, but they are expensive and wear out quickly. Otherwise felt wheels followed up by a cloth floppy wheel with different polishing grits applied. In my opinion not worth the expense. If you have lots of time I would just use different grits of sandpaper and do it by hand.
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What grits sand paper should I proceed thru start to finish
 
B JACKSON said:
Question is what are the steps to mirror finish the blade on one of the JK knives I have. I have a power grinder that I can put some felt wheels on or whatever?
need details from all the guru's here.
Also, any difference if I also want to polish a 1095 Herter's knife.
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Polishing wheels are the most dangerous equipment in a knifemaker's shop.

Better off Not doing it. Seriously.
 
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