Tetsujin 140.6
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A few years back I made a knife out of 01 Tool Steel, and have carried and used it daily since. Being that it is 01 Tool steel, it has taken on more than a few signs of use over the years, and I wanted to bring it back to looking new.
I figured a Scotchbrite belt would do the trick, I do not have a belt grinder, however, but I do have a KO Worksharp with the blade grinder attachment.
I was able to locate said Scotchbrite belt in 3/4" x 18" size to fit the blade grinder attachment and bought one to give it a try. Initially it did not work as the attachments drive wheel just spun in the soft backing on the belt. I scraped off the backing, and adjusted the angle on the belt to allow for the least tension, and it then worked like a charm. All the old patina, chips, and stains were polished off and the knife is like new.
I'm very pleased with how well it worked.
Has anyone else tried this?
I figured a Scotchbrite belt would do the trick, I do not have a belt grinder, however, but I do have a KO Worksharp with the blade grinder attachment.
I was able to locate said Scotchbrite belt in 3/4" x 18" size to fit the blade grinder attachment and bought one to give it a try. Initially it did not work as the attachments drive wheel just spun in the soft backing on the belt. I scraped off the backing, and adjusted the angle on the belt to allow for the least tension, and it then worked like a charm. All the old patina, chips, and stains were polished off and the knife is like new.
I'm very pleased with how well it worked.
Has anyone else tried this?
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