The scotchguard finish is nice and very easy compared to the kind of work a beautiful mirror finish or even a good satin takes.
I won a Rat Cutlery prototype neck knife, should be here really soon. It is not coated and from the pictures, it seems to have a rough/raw finish. I'd like to give it a nice polish like that. Without using belt grinders and other power tools, what would you guys recommends for getting a similar polish.