Titanium Handle Scratching

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Hey guys,

Just bought a Sebenza and Bradley Alias. Both have the bead blasted titanium handles and are fairly subject to "scratching". I've gotten some spots on my Bradley Alias now from my car keys, and was wondering if there was an easy way to get them out. Kinda like just rubbing a cloth over your polished blade.

It's nothing that's too super important and I realize it's titanium and won't get damaged, but just wanna keep my knives looking good if at all possible.

I was wondering if steel wool might help out?

Let me know!

David
 
Steel wool will produce a different finish from the one the knife came with - as will most abrasives.
Typically the most reliable way to restore a blasted-ti handle is to send it back to the manufacturer for a refinish. I know Chris Reeve Knives offers this service for a reasonable fee; not sure about Bradley.

My two cents: leave the scratches on. The Sebenza and (therefore) the Alias were designed to look good used. Over time all the dings, dents, and scratches form a unique patina that makes the knife one-of-a-kind - so much your knife that you could pick it out from a handful of the same model. (If you can, give your knife its own pocket; that makes the process less abrupt.)
 
Steel wool will put more scratches into the bead-blasted surface. I wouldn't worry about them too much. The first scratch on my Sebby was the hardest.. after that, they just add character to the knife ;). If you want to restore the "new" look, you can send in your Seb to CRK and they will refurbish it for a small fee. Cheers.
 
I looked at my Sebenza's handle. It has scratches. Don't be concerned with scratches. You buy a pristine knife, so that you can personalize it and make it your own with the random scratches and abuse of every day life.
 
I don't even call them scratches, just scuffing, as long as it's a surface thing. If you use real abrasives, you'll actually do more damage than brushing the handle up against keys.
 
Leave it. Steel wool will 'brighten' the finish. It will take it from a dull, dark gray to a much lighter gray, and all the way to matte/shiny if you rub it hard or long enough (that's what she said)

Rest assured that the guys who make them laboured over the decision for the final finish work, and what you have in your hand is the best.
 
same ol' same ol' here.. That's the nature of the beast. People who know and respect the beast respect it's nature. As long as you carry it often, it will develop a uniform look, or "patina" that is herein described. Mine almost looks like the "stonewashed" finish of the blade... actually I prefer the way it looks. It is no better or worse, just the way it is. ... most seb users learn to love it!
 
get it bead blasted lol or learn to live with it.

steel wool/pads/etc will make it look "funky".
 
I used a little rubbing compound that I use on my strop and it didn't erase them per se, but did make them less noticable.
 
Well guys, I guess based on all the information given I've been convinced to learn to like the blemishes. Seem to be a bit of character and birthmarking if you will so I can always tell it's mine!:D

Thanks keeping me sane!:)
 
^ good choice! and when its all used up post your pic of a used sebenza in the reeve forum.
 
Like many said...
Use it until it looks like a true work tool.. and then send it in for a new finish... Every wound that knife gets will have a little story behind it.. Yup
Matt
 
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