J johnu2 Joined Jun 5, 2007 Messages 942 Feb 20, 2009 #1 Hi everyone, I have a small polished micarta handled knife and was wondering how scratch resistant it was? Is putting it on your keyring a bad idea?
Hi everyone, I have a small polished micarta handled knife and was wondering how scratch resistant it was? Is putting it on your keyring a bad idea?
Bill DeShivs Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Jun 6, 2000 Messages 12,228 Feb 20, 2009 #2 The handle will get dull on a keyring, but shouldn't scratch too deeply.
knarfeng senex morosus moderator Staff member Super Mod Moderator Joined Jul 30, 2006 Messages 38,693 Feb 21, 2009 #4 It's as scratch resistant to surface scratches as epoxy resin. (that is to say, not very.) It is quite resistant to deep scratches.
It's as scratch resistant to surface scratches as epoxy resin. (that is to say, not very.) It is quite resistant to deep scratches.
J johnu2 Joined Jun 5, 2007 Messages 942 Feb 22, 2009 #5 Cheers Knarfeng I might go ahead and put it on my keyring anyway. Hope it doesn't wear too badly!
65535 Joined Mar 14, 2007 Messages 3,736 Feb 23, 2009 #6 If you buff it out to about 600 grit it will look pretty good and the scratches will blend in.