Mirror polished commander?

dasknife · Oct 11, 2014

I usually do it to my other knives, nothing fancy or crazy. Just a nice semi polish. But the recurve...i don't have the wicked edge or anything. I use a smiths guided rod and sand paper all the way to 2500 then strop with flitz. But the recurve is a bummer for me. With a little patience and enginuiety anything can be done. I need help or any thoughts on accomplishing such task. Thanks

Officer's Match · Oct 11, 2014

No problem at all for my Work Sharp Ken Onion.

dasknife · Oct 11, 2014

I should look into that. Do you have any pictures of the result. Thanks

dasknife · Oct 11, 2014

I found some pics that you took of black mini commander you sold a few months back. Was that put on the ken onion? And if so what media did you use?

Officer's Match · Oct 11, 2014

dasknife said:
I found some pics that you took of black mini commander you sold a few months back. Was that put on the ken onion? And if so what media did you use?

Yes, that's how that one was done.

Lycosa · Oct 11, 2014

That recurve needs serrations.

RevDevil · Oct 14, 2014

1" PVC pipe, a 12" long section, some various grits of sandpaper, start at around 600 and work your way up.

rayster357 · Oct 14, 2014

RevDevil said:
1" PVC pipe, a 12" long section, some various grits of sandpaper, start at around 600 and work your way up.

+1^^ I will also use a larger diameter piece for larger knives. What I like to do is cut the pipe length wise in to 3 and have a few curved sticks to work with. I will sometimes glue or tape the sandpaper to them as well turning it into a curved emery stick.

Officer's Match · Oct 14, 2014

RevDevil said:
1" PVC pipe, a 12" long section, some various grits of sandpaper, start at around 600 and work your way up.

Another thing that works well is a rubberized roller out of a printing press or a copier.

jmorton10 · Oct 16, 2014

Officer's Match said:
No problem at all for my Work Sharp Ken Onion.

I agree, that's what I use also.

~John

dasknife · Oct 17, 2014

I'll have to try the pvc pipe trick with the sand paper. I always enjoy custom making things to suit my needs. Thanks guys

RevDevil · Oct 17, 2014

Officer's Match said:
Another thing that works well is a rubberized roller out of a printing press or a copier.

I see your rubber roller from a copier and raise you one Pringles can sir.

In all seriousness though, just about any 1.5" (more or less) diameter device wrapped in sandpaper will work. Broom stick, mop handle, soca can, etc. Let me know how it works out, I'l\d like to know what your experience and results are.