Best procedure for buffing out scratches

[xlr8]

Hello,

I bought this Buck 110 a few years back and love it overall. I bought it with the intention of actually using it for odd & end daily tasks and it fits the bill for me. I replaced the factory edge with a 17 degree edge using a Lansky Diamond set. I'm not kidding, this knife is now so sharp, I'm scared to let other people mess with it.

This knife was made by a company called "S.W.A.T." and is of very good quality overall. One tiny flaw in this knife is the polish job that was done at swat's factory. You can't see them very well in the photos, but there are scratches on both sides of the bolters, most notably next to the firing button. They look as if they could be buffed out fairly easily, but I need a reliable procedure for this. Also, the blade came with a satin or brushed finish from the factory, but the very bottom of the blade (where the mods were done) has been buffed to a high shine. Aesthetically, it does not look right. Is it possible for me to complete the buff job myself? Just looks so sloppy the way it is now.

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[butch]

ive got 2 110's an auto and a mannual action and theyre my favorite everyday cary as you already know they hold a wicked sharp edge,ive got one on my belt right now,nice knife.

[texasmad]

If you have a buffing wheel and some green rouge it shouldn't take but just a couple of minutes to get those out, if not a dremil with a felt wheel on it will work with the green rouge but with a dremil you would have to be careful because it spins so fast it will heat up the bolster in no time.

[xlr8]

[quote][a dremil with a felt wheel on it will work with the green rouge but with a dremil you would have to be careful because it spins so fast it will heat up the bolster in no time./quote]


This is what I was sort of worried about. I consider myself pretty handy with a lot of things, but polishing steel (or actually nickel) is a new one for me.

I have a few questions:

1. Where can I find green rouge?

2. If I use a dremel, I'm guessing I should use a lower speed setting on the bolters, but what about the stainless blade?

3. Do you guys think I could get that beautiful shine over the entire blade with a dremel?

4. I like this knife so much that I'd consider sending it off to have a little filing flair added to it. Should I just have it all done in one fell swoop by someone who knows what they're doing?


Thanks in advance!

[texasmad]

1. Some major hardware stores carry it in small blocks..example Lowes & Home Depot
2 & 3. Do not use a dremil on the blade, it will get way too hot and also kill the edge you have on your knife if you get anywhere near it.
4. If you really want it done right sending it to someone is your best bet.

[xlr8]

Talk about instant gratification...

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[xlr8]

BTW, I used this Ryobi yellow (labled E 4.7 microns) on the first go'round, and the same brand of white (labeled H 2.5 microns) to finish up. Are these rouges generically color coded? Ryobi didn't off green at home depot, so I went with what I thought might work and well...see for yourselves.

[xlr8]

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Whadya think?

[j.a.c.]

Huge improvement ,looks great . Nice work.

[jarvis]

Turned out great!

[Radius]

The polishing turned out great.

[stepdaddy]

Looks great.


SD