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What grit do I need to sand to before I get a blade bead blasted? My knife is a CCW and I don't want a shiney finish.
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- Thread starter exsanguinate
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When I blast a blade I use crushed glass. I can take a blade from a 320 grit belt on the Burr King directly to the cabinet.
It's a smooth, frosted, servicable finish.
Nick
It's a smooth, frosted, servicable finish.
Nick
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I have had good results blasting after using a worn 120grit belt,but usually go to 220-320,then blast.I use a mixture of aluminum oxide&glass beads=70%#150AO,30%bt-8 gb,mix it in a pail and pour it in your blast cabinet.you can tailor the mix to your needs.A 25%GB 75%AO,will do a blade Battleship Gray,hope this helps you.
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MJH
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What is bead blasting anyways?
Michael
Michael
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With bead blasting, you use ceramic beads and blast the metal. It makes a nice no-shine type finish.