What buffing compound for use on knives?

eyeeatingfish

eyeeatingfish

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As im slowly getting into knife making I bought a bunch of belts for my belt sander. Its belts are 1"x42" I got one buffing belt made to be used with buffing compound but im not sure which one to use for finishing knives. Should i just pick the one at the hardware store that says metal?
 
There are special buffing compounds for each and every metal with some that will do more than one.

The best crossover compound is Stainless Steel Cut and Colour compound, usually a green coloured material. It is the best on blades and will work on brass, nickle silver, and aluminum (in a pinch).

I use Jackson Lee compounds myself.
 
White jewelers rouge works rather well, it is meant for steel:

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HINT: Whatever compound(s) you decide to try, each requires a buff of its own. One wheel per compound or you will regret at some point in time.

Store them in ziplock bags.

Syn
 
In 21st century, with dizzying array of stuff available to us, we
are often confused . In reality, I think you'd be just fine, using
common green chrome rouge as your only compound.

You might want a white one for when you buff white handles,
but that's about it.
 
I use green on all handle materials, when using light wood however I buff in a coat of wax before polishing with green. the wax fills the pores and prevents compound getting trapped in pores.
 
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