Old Delica Facelift

[rpttrsn]

One of the first knives I purchased for EDC (before I knew what that meant) was the SS serrated Delica. The SS handles had shown some wear over the years. Instead of sanding them to look something like when I purchased it, I used a 1/2" felt bob, with valve grinding compound, in the drill press. Ran the press at a slow speed and came down on the handle surface of the knife until a swirl appeared on the stainless. Used to do this at work to freshen up SS machine parts.

 

[Josh K]

Wow, that looks neat. Do you have any bigger pictures?

 

[rpttrsn]

See if this helps for a larger shot. Not real clear. Thanks
http://public.fotki.com/rpttrsn/my-knives/p1010109.html

 

[Liveitloud]

That's great. I would still love to see some better pics. That really looks nice!

 

[rpttrsn]

I hope this is better. As the light hits the surface it looks different at different angles. Will include other shots you can click on.

http://images46.fotki.com/v1396/photos/1/1192940/6185784/P1010004-vi.jpg
http://images44.fotki.com/v1417/photos/1/1192940/6185784/P1010006-vi.jpg
http://images45.fotki.com/v1394/photos/1/1192940/6185784/P1010003-vi.jpg

 

[jonnymac44]

Nice mod:thumbup: The swirls look pretty cool. Could you post a pic of the bit setup in the drill press?

Thanks,
Jon

 

[rpttrsn]

Don't know if I got the reply in the right spot so here it is again. I hope these pics help in understanding how its done.

 

[jonnymac44]

Don't know if I got the reply in the right spot so here it is again. I hope these pics help in understanding how its done

Definitely:thumbup: Thanks for posting the pics, and for sharing a unique way to dress up an old knife.

Jon

 

[LosGatos]

Thanks for posting the pics of the knife and the setup. Great job!

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

Beautiful. Love that jeweling.

 

[vic2367]

looks nice,,,:thumbup: