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I buffed my brand new knife....

Discussion in 'Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades' started by gunstockjack, Jun 30, 2017.

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  1. Jun 30, 2017 #1
    gunstockjack

    gunstockjack Mid-low tech sexagenarian. Gold Member

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    May 14, 2011
    Never one to leave well enough alone, and being somewhat unappreciative of GEC's brushed finish on nickel silver bolsters, well.... I buffed it. :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

    A brand new canvas micarta Calf Roper:
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    And a buffed up version:
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    Wanna see it again???
    [​IMG]

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    Improved or FUBAR????:confused::confused::confused:
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2017 #2
    paulhilborn

    paulhilborn Gold Member Gold Member

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    I'll take it!!! :p no fubar to me Barry, looks good:thumbsup:
     
  3. Jun 30, 2017 #3
    jc57

    jc57 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Nov 28, 2012
    Looks better to me. I don't like the brushed bolsters.
     
  4. Jun 30, 2017 #4
    AShearer

    AShearer Gold Member Gold Member

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    Nov 30, 2016
    I like it!
     
  5. Jun 30, 2017 #5
    T. Erdelyi

    T. Erdelyi Gold Member Gold Member

    31,773
    Feb 3, 2001
    Now if it were a Crocus Finish on the blade of an old Robeson knife I'd say FUBAR but a new GEC not so much, it looks better to me too.
     
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  6. Jun 30, 2017 #6
    waynorth

    waynorth Dealer / Materials Provider Dealer / Materials Provider

    18,146
    Nov 19, 2005
    It looks like you buffed the micarta also, Yes??
    I like the look of it. Almost looks like carbon fiber.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2017 #7
    oldtymer

    oldtymer Gold Member Gold Member

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    Big improvement:thumbsup:
     
  8. Jun 30, 2017 #8
    Ratbert

    Ratbert Gold Member Gold Member

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    Jan 1, 2016
    Definitely looks better!
     
  9. Jun 30, 2017 #9
    huelsdonk

    huelsdonk Gold Member Gold Member

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    May 2, 2016
    I concur with the chorus - definitely an improvement. Looks great.
     
  10. Jun 30, 2017 #10
    colubrid

    colubrid Gold Member Gold Member

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    Nov 26, 2005
    I like it better buffed.

    what did you use? ..FLITZ?
     
  11. Jun 30, 2017 #11
    Txjohn

    Txjohn Basic Member Basic Member

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    Apr 24, 2013
    I did the same to my brushed bolstered 85 when I got it . I used stropping compound
     
  12. Jun 30, 2017 #12
    Sabercat

    Sabercat Gold Member Gold Member

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    Jan 9, 2015
    Far FAR from FUBAR. It looks good. I however still lean towards the brushed if ever so slightly.
     
  13. Jun 30, 2017 #13
    gunstockjack

    gunstockjack Mid-low tech sexagenarian. Gold Member

    2,443
    May 14, 2011
    No, I used green compound and a felt wheel on a 1/4 hp Baldor buffer; took about ten minutes going carefully. Buffed all exterior surfaces including the back springs, frame and covers, but not to a super gloss.
     
  14. Jun 30, 2017 #14
    knowtracks

    knowtracks Gold Member Gold Member

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    :thumbsup::cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  15. Jul 1, 2017 #15
    Ernie1980

    Ernie1980 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Apr 19, 2012
    It looks good! Some knives, that one included, look better polished:thumbsup:
     
  16. Jul 1, 2017 #16
    Shaggy

    Shaggy

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    Jan 30, 2012
    Looks better buffed out! :thumbsup:
     
  17. Jul 1, 2017 #17
    Lapedog

    Lapedog Gold Member Gold Member

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    Dec 7, 2016
    I like it better buffed.

    I also think the brushed bolsters kinda kill the traditional look.
     
  18. Jul 1, 2017 #18
    Stropping Young Lad

    Stropping Young Lad Gold Member Gold Member

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    Dec 11, 2012
    As someone who appreciates fine tools, that's a sexy buffer! I didn't want that to go unnoticed.
     
  19. Jul 1, 2017 #19
    ISKRA

    ISKRA

    656
    Sep 19, 2016
    Looks great to me. I like the satin finish on the blades of a Tidioute, but not on the bolsters and everything else. That's the major reason I can't warm up to my #13 whittler at all, it just doesn't do it for me.
     
  20. Jul 1, 2017 #20
    Champthekid

    Champthekid Gold Member Gold Member

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    Feb 8, 2017
    It looks very good....better.
     
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