Would COLD butter scratch a U-2 ?

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Yes, this is the U-2 that I originally made the FIRST scratch on by cutting a cereal box.
I swear, that cladding metal must scratch on anything.
I fileworked it yesterday and in the TAPE PADDED vise.....still got some new scratches.
However, that Rc62 SGPS must go fairly high up in the blade. It was a booger to file.

WARM butter does not scratch the blade sides.

:)
 
Post some pics please of the filework !! :)

Is it a mirror or close to mirror polish ?
 
Here's a pic, rebeltf.

Tuff to get focus and brightness, but the general result still shows.
That was the 3rd knife I've tried fileworking. I think I'll quit as my finger is sore this morning from the pressure. That blade is TOUGH. I did a Victorinox Alpineer that was a snap, a VG-10 Delica that I slipped on but salvaged pretty fairly. (gotta remember not to cross the MIDDLE with the filing) and this lil booger which I ...think.... wore out the files.

Just HAD to try it.

u2fileworkan3.jpg


The blade isn't mirror polish. Sorta satin type finish.

I did have to polish the back of the blade as it has those typical crosswise lines as does the backlock. Now there's a contrast between the two.

Think I'll stick to my main job...retirement. It's sure easier.

:D

Who sells files that are HARD? I got a set at Home Depot and returned them as they wouldn't even TOUCH the U-2. I could use one that is sorta knife shaped for a couple of narrow cuts.

But I'm .....quitting....

maybe.

;)

Here's a pitcher of the Victorinox. Top is the rough cuts and bottom is after filing and smoothing a bit.

fileworkhr5.jpg
 
I also hesitate to buff the sides of the blade to remove scratches as I think it could mess it up with the incuse logo and the terminator line where the cladding meets the SGPS.

:confused:
 
I don't see how it would. I presume that there is no etching process that details the laminations as there is in Damascus blades. I use a dremel (battery operated) with a buffing wheel and a little bit of Flitz, Peek, or buffing compound. I have never removed logos or laminate lines. I also do not use a whole lot of pressure and have not tried it on carbon Damascus blades. This works especially well on my H1 blades as they also scratch very easily.
 
That looks really nice! I tried some filework on my Anza for a mini-project and to add some grip on the spine, but mine doesn't TOUCH yours! BRAVO!
 
If you can lay hands on an August 2006 "Blade" magazine, the "how to" picture story makes it pretty easy to follow.

:)
 
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