Vic,

I think you did a great job on finishing the blade. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
And to the others, refinishing a blade with scotchbrite pads is very easy.
You can do it by hand - just keep rubbing in a linear direction and don't cut yourself.

Or you can by the wheels that attach to a drill or similar. Again, just keep the abrasive marks in a fairly linear direction. And make sure your knife is secure and doesn't get flung in a bad way.

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The edge treatment done by Vic is another story. You need a belt sander, the right belts and some practice. But, it is a GREAT system once you get the right equipment and the technique down. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

*** And you need to know how to NOT over-heat the blade.


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For those of you who felt the DMCG or other Res-C handles are too small or don't fit your hand just right, the Res-C can be modified.

See: Modifying & Reshaping Res-C

I felt the Busse Basic grips were too small as well, but after some easy tinkering and modifying, they feel fine. - And look fine.


I think the larger Res-C handles would be silly on the smaller knives. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" />

JYD #39 I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!