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Buffing the Knife

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Rusty Old Hand Made Knife Restoration....WITH CHEAP HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS!!!

What happens here

Carefully buff the knife blade and handle accents. Start with the hard buffing wheel and the aggressive compound to remove any remaining imperfections and bring out the initial shine. Hold the knife firmly and apply gentle, even pressure against the rotating wheel, moving the knife to cover all surfaces. Then, switch to the soft buffing wheel with the softer compound for a final polish, which will leave the metal gleaming. Pay attention to the metal accents on the handle to restore their shine as well. The goal is to achieve a very bright, reflective finish.

Goal: Polish the knife blade and metal accents to a high shine.

Tools and materials

  • Gloves — Hand protection
  • Old Deer Bone Knife — The item being buffed
  • Safety Glasses — Eye protection during buffing
  • Polishing Compound — To polish the knife's surface