So I'm running into a small dilemma with some custom bk9 scales- Updated with pics!

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So I'm making these scales out of Purple Heart hardwood. It's my first time working with this wood and I learned that it gives burn marks REALLY easy.

Here they are so far.
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So I'm wondering if I should leave those marks the way they are (they are actually a really nice purple when burned) because the marks are REALLY hard to get rid of, or should I work diligently and carefully to try and get rid of them?

I'm pretty ok with the burns at the ends btw, I think it works really well with it.

EDIT: Well I decided to sand them all off. I`m glad I did because these are gorgeous.
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Sanding can really make a difference.
 
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How did you "burn" them?

The only way I can think of would be using power equipment with dull sandpaper or cutters..

If you still have enough wood to work with simply hand sand them a bit more starting with a course grit(100 or less) and then work back up to fine. Do it all by hand.
 
Heck take a torch to it and turn all of it purple, then seal it really well.
 
Yep, I just use the power tools for initial shaping. Follow up with some hand sanding at a fairly coarse grit, and you'll get rid of that in no time.
 
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