Excellent work Vic. I am like you, I LOVE the full convex edges and that level of "scratch" satin finish on your last pic. If it is too shiny it has to be too perfect or else it shows flaws too much.


I wish I had time to get some of my project finished. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> .... some day.

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Thanks, KG. It took me all day long! I have seen some of your excellent work. But I do understand, it takes time and dedication. And I agree, that shiny surface shows every little imperfection.

Yeah! Very shiny and sharp.

I love the mirror finish but it is not great for a user because it shows fingerprints and takes a long time to do. To actually get the surface FLAT and all the scratches gone to a 600 grit (I plan to get to 2000 eventually)on both sides of my SH-E took about 40 hours even with the bench grinder and dremel. You can take out a lot of the big scratches with the dremel but getting it flat is all hand sanding and believe me they are no where near flat to start with.

Here is a link to the method of polishing I use although I use the dremel to make parts faster.
http://www.arscives.com/bladesign/hybridpolish.htm

I will try to get the hamon on the Desert jack to pop better and then take some photos.

The scotchbrite finish is really the cleverest finish for a nice user. It is good looking ,hides fingerprints and scratches well and is very easy to fix after a hard chopping session. Mercworx uses it on their very expensive blades.

Yes, I like a satin finish best....they are more user friendly....Infi seems to take perfect fingerprints when polished....which don't wipe off easily...I also think the Ash looks better with the Satin look....great looking finish HD.

Until I saw the pics, I didn't understand the reference to ScotchBrite, but now I get it. You using the different wheels on the bench grinder; that idea had never crossed my mind. Very cool HD!