A little tip I picked up from a knifemaker. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Instead of a leather belt for polishing take a well worn belt of any kind and turn it inside out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> Works like a charm! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />