Removing surface scratches from blade?

[musical]

Hi all, I was after any advice on methods, grits of paper etc to remove light surface scratches from a new Schrade 150T blade.

There's only a couple on the blade, but I notice them each time and wouldn't mind getting rid of them just for looks.

I have access to a bench polisher/buffer, but I imagine anything done on this later would be with very fine compounds and very little pressure?

Just thought before I attempted anything at all and risked adding to the problem, I would consult the forums for ideas..

Thanks for any feedback.

 

[MBC77]

go to walmart and go to the automotive section. they have automotive sand paper. start at 400 maybe then go through the grits all of them 1500 to 2000 if you want a mirror finish.lost of work but well wourth it

 

[Mtn Hawk]

Unless you're not going to use your knife, my advice would be to get used to a scratched blade and use your time, energy, and money to do something more enjoyable.

 

[rifon2]

Depending on how "light" they are, you could try using Flitz and 0000 steel wool. And a lot of elbow grease.

 

[rebeltf]

Unless you're not going to use your knife, my advice would be to get used to a scratched blade and use your time, energy, and money to do something more enjoyable.

What he said :thumbup:

If you do decide to polish off the scratches , be sure to use caution ! , I've cut myself nicely more than once doing the same on finishing kit knives.
Also if you do use sandpapaer , emery cloth whatever , be prepared for a possible big time re-sharpening.

 

[Old CW4]

A piece of old cotten t-shirt, bit of water, and some bicarbondate of soda (Arm and Hammer baking soda) makes a really fine grained polishing compound. Might give it a try. Also it's cheap.