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scratch in Micarta (Spydie Persian)
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Maybe someone here will have a better idea or more experience with this, but I would probably try to use a fine polishing compound. I have some from the auto parts store called plexi-glass cleaner and scratch-remover. Flitz would probably also work fine. Polish the scratch. If there is any depth to it, you will not remove the scratch this way, but my guess is that you can make it virtually invisible just by polishing it.
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How deep is the scratch? If it is cosmetic only, go with Lurker's advice.
If it is deep enough to be uncomfortable when you grip the knife, you can make the following repair:
Get some epoxy adhesive from the hardware store. Most micarta is epoxy based, and even if it is phenolic based, the epoxy will stick to it.
Clean the surface of the handle with acetone and dry it carefully with a clean cloth. Don't get any oil from your hands on the part you are going to doctor.
Fill the scratch, (better to put a bit too much than not enough.)
Once the epoxy is dry you can sand it down to the original shape of the handle.
The result may look "Repaired", but the knife will again be comfortable to hold. Whether it looks "Repaired" or not will depend on your skill with the final finishing. (If I were doing it, it would look "repaired".)
If it is deep enough to be uncomfortable when you grip the knife, you can make the following repair:
Get some epoxy adhesive from the hardware store. Most micarta is epoxy based, and even if it is phenolic based, the epoxy will stick to it.
Clean the surface of the handle with acetone and dry it carefully with a clean cloth. Don't get any oil from your hands on the part you are going to doctor.
Fill the scratch, (better to put a bit too much than not enough.)
Once the epoxy is dry you can sand it down to the original shape of the handle.
The result may look "Repaired", but the knife will again be comfortable to hold. Whether it looks "Repaired" or not will depend on your skill with the final finishing. (If I were doing it, it would look "repaired".)
Good thing that it's just cosmetic, cause I think mine would look 'repaired' too.
I just wanted to make sure that what ever I put on it wouldn't swell it or make it loose its adhesiveness and then fall apart.
Thanks and if any one has any other hints, please post it.
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I just wanted to make sure that what ever I put on it wouldn't swell it or make it loose its adhesiveness and then fall apart.
Thanks and if any one has any other hints, please post it.
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Bill DeShivs
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Sand it with wet/dry automotive sandpaper. Use it dry. Start with 320 grit. Then use 400, 600, higher if you wish. If the Micarta is polished, you can use Simichrome or a similar polish on a soft cloth to finish.
Bill
Bill
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When I make new micarta handles for knives I use a belt sander to rough it out and then go to 320 grit paper by hand to get out scratches and finish with 600 grit by hand. If I want it to be really smooth I hit it on a buffing wheel with polishing compound.
