Small Scratches on Blade

[donnord]

Ok storytime kids,

I finished making myself a cool camp knife. The wife were sitting outside by the firepit and I am playing with the newly minted camp knife. I hand to her she checks it out and says its pretty. Then says its not a real camp knife! What, I ask why is that? well if can't baton firewood its not a camp knife. So I batoned some wood easily. Ok you say where does the CRK come into this story? Well she then says you wouldnt do that with you Sebenza. Your right I say, the blade would need to at 90 degrees to the handle. But I did not baton with it, instead I picked up a piece of hickory and started whittling big chunks of wood off the limb. Now I was impressed actually. This morning I have a look at the knife in the daylight and there are a number of small scratches on the blade. Preservation wax hides some.
So how do you get small scratches out without it looking like you tried to get scratches out, other than Spa day ofcourse?

 

[jjg6319]

If you send the knife in to get the blade retumbled they only suggest you do that once for a blade. The normal spa service does not include that and you would have to request/pay for it.

The spa service normally would be blasting the scales. Honestly, I would leave the scratches because trying to remove them would probably make it look worse especially if they are hard to see.

 

[donnord]

If you send the knife in to get the blade retumbled they only suggest you do that once for a blade. The normal spa service does not include that and you would have to request/pay for it.

The spa service normally would be blasting the scales. Honestly, I would leave the scratches because trying to remove them would probably make it look worse especially if they are hard to see.

I agree completely, everytime I tried it did not workout how I wanted. I guess I was hoping for some previously unknown answer. I only got the knife a month ago and do not want to send it back yet.

 

[jeepin]

If you send the knife in to get the blade retumbled they only suggest you do that once for a blade. The normal spa service does not include that and you would have to request/pay for it.

The spa service normally would be blasting the scales. Honestly, I would leave the scratches because trying to remove them would probably make it look worse especially if they are hard to see.

Dang. I thought retumbling the blade was part of the service :-(

 

[donnord]

The blade on mine was not tumbled, it has grind lines about 600 grit. My small has a tumbled blade. In any case Im ok with the scratches. Chicks dig scars!

 

[sailfish]

If you're worrying about blade scratches on a user Sebenza you should give these threads a look.

Thread 'Damascus EDC, the start of a journey: Est. 2017 (w. Dec 2024 update).'

Aug 23, 2017

Hey all.

On August 1st I started carrying my Raindrop Damascus 21 daily, and plan on carrying it through to the end of December. 5 months of solid carry. The knife has already started to show some wear on the blade as well as lots of snail trails on the slabs (that never seem to show in photos). The typical lightening of the etch around the thumbstud has begun and I have several scratches on the blade.

I plan on using this knife for all of my work and weekend carry, with the exception of specific work-related electrical tasks where I need a sheepsfoot blade (such as skinning thick...

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Thread 'What did you use your sebenza for today?'

Jul 30, 2016

Either I'm crazy, or tapatalk is playing tricks on me. I thought there was a thread about this topic, but went back to June and couldn't find it. Anyways, it would be nice to see what you all do with your sebenzas daily. I'll start.

Cutting grapes up for my iguana this morning.

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[toker]

It's a knife, not a priceless artifact...

 

[donnord]

Duly Noted. I fix my cars when they get dented as well.
In anywise I thought I would share something that works a little bit. Use a white Staedtler Mars Plastic eraser over the light scratches it seems to knock the edges down and make them less noticeable. A pink eraser is too coarse.

 

[Gizler00]

These knives are built to be used…. I use my small 31 for everything. Cutting, prying, scraping, digging…. It’s a tool. I like to Think of the scratches as part of the patina formed from its use…

 

[DavidABQ]

These knives are built to be used….

 

[Gizler00]

Many years ago… when the Inkosi was pretty new, I made a hard use thread…. It’s still here somewhere. Some People nearly had a heart attack. Haha


Edit…. Here it is.

Thread '24 hours with an Inkosi'

Mar 13, 2016

Ok. So many of you know that I was on the fence about the inkosi. Its small, Its a non Pivot bushing knife, takes two separate wrenches to break down, and requires lock tite. All of these things were holding me back from purchasing one.

Some of you also know that I have and daily EDC my Large Insingo. I like larger knives and can get away with carrying one every day. But.....sometimes its nice to switch it up and carry something that is a little smaller and does not hog the pocket. (not that the large does).

So I found someone willing to Trade my SMF for one that was BNIB. My first...

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[353]

I use my small 31 for everything. ........ digging….

 

[donnord]

Just so you all understand, the knife is a Unique Graphic version with a polished blade. I got goaded into using it and gave a couple of love marks. I have another Sebenza that I use for almost everything. The point to the thread was about a way to deal with small scratches. So how do I get these scratches out of my garage knife.

 

[RPZIP]

I have bought one new car in my whole 65+ life. Within months some a****** ran a key or other sharp object down the roof.

The first scratch is always the worst. And after that I never worried about scratches or minor wear, dings etc.

A knife with scratches, nicks and dings, patina etc has a story. A pristine tool belongs in a glass case.

 

[DavidABQ]

Many years ago… when the Inkosi was pretty new, I made a hard use thread…. It’s still here somewhere. Some People nearly had a heart attack. Haha


Edit…. Here it is.

Thread '24 hours with an Inkosi'

Mar 13, 2016

Ok. So many of you know that I was on the fence about the inkosi. Its small, Its a non Pivot bushing knife, takes two separate wrenches to break down, and requires lock tite. All of these things were holding me back from purchasing one.

Some of you also know that I have and daily EDC my Large Insingo. I like larger knives and can get away with carrying one every day. But.....sometimes its nice to switch it up and carry something that is a little smaller and does not hog the pocket. (not that the large does).

So I found someone willing to Trade my SMF for one that was BNIB. My first...

• Gizler00
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• Forum: Chris Reeve Knives

You mean that you actually use your Chris Reeve knives?

Are you telling me that they are not men’s pocket jewelry like William Henry knives? They are supposed to be used with the exotic handle materials and unique graphics!!!!!!!!!! A person doesn’t carry a cheap made in Pakistan knife and when gets dull you throw it away and buy a new cheap made in Pakistan knife as a replacement?

My whole world has been turned upside down!

 

[jbmonkey]

Just so you all understand, the knife is a Unique Graphic version with a polished blade. I got goaded into using it and gave a couple of love marks. I have another Sebenza that I use for almost everything. The point to the thread was about a way to deal with small scratches. So how do I get these scratches out of my garage knife.
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that ones easy....Buck's forever warranty process....they replace the blade and scales for you.


scratches on blade doesn't matter on a user. gonna happen especially on wood working. down here sand is all over every piece of wood. no way around scratches if used. leave them be, no harm to it......

 

[Gizler00]

You mean that you actually use your Chris Reeve knives?

Are you telling me that they are not men’s pocket jewelry like William Henry knives? They are supposed to be used with the exotic handle materials and unique graphics!!!!!!!!!! A person doesn’t carry a cheap made in Pakistan knife and when gets dull you throw it away and buy a new cheap made in Pakistan knife as a replacement?

My whole world has been turned upside down!

Hahah. Yes I do….

 

[Gizler00]

I will have to find the pictures. My boys and I were hunting for Leeks (wild onions). I forgot a small shovel…. Next best thing…… Inkosi…. !

 

[donnord]

that ones easy....Buck's forever warranty process....they replace the blade and scales for you.


scratches on blade doesn't matter on a user. gonna happen especially on wood working. down here sand is all over every piece of wood. no way around scratches if used. leave them be, no harm to it......

I put the buck out as a joke.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

They are “love marks.” Shows that you use and appreciate your CRK!
Don’t get me wrong, I like pristine CRK’s, but my most treasured ones are my users.