can this be buffed?

[inkjunkie]

Recently got an Apex Pro sharpening tool. Since I have gotten I am like a kid with a new toy. Anyhow, any suggestions on how to clean this up?

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• inkjunkie
• Mar 20, 2015

 

[gary s]

I like the old patina  gives it character 

Gary

 

[bmaddox]

 
I like the old patina  gives it character 

Gary

Yep. When I see someone with a clean shiny knife it makes me think that they don't actually use it.

 

[inkjunkie]

Yep. When I see someone with a clean shiny knife it makes me think that they don't actually use it.

I completely agree with you folks. But the truth of the matter is I have never used this blade. Have no clue as to how I got it. Has been laying in my gun safe since at least 08. Seeing as how I will be putting a fresh edge on it I want to give it a once in my lifetime polishing.....sort of it's a new knife to me kind of thing...

 

[bmaddox]

You could try Brasso polish.

 

[rexster314]

Simichrome polish will get it done

 

[cmayna]

Yes for Semichrome polish

 

[frog1369]

Simichrome or Mother's Metal Polish will shine that up in a matter of minutes!

 

[joe black]

If ya gotta, I guess ya gotta. But, I am with Gary, I really like a good warm patina. However, if ya gotta, you can use something in a small blue can at the hardware store. I can't remember the name, but it is a cotton type material with a cleaner built in. If I can find the name il let you know

 

[mdboatbum]

If ya gotta, I guess ya gotta. But, I am with Gary, I really like a good warm patina. However, if ya gotta, you can use something in a small blue can at the hardware store. I can't remember the name, but it is a cotton type material with a cleaner built in. If I can find the name il let you know

Never-Dull. It's good stuff.
One thing I'd recommend is taping off the wood if you're going to use Polish. It. Can get in the grain and show up as white stripes. I had that happen to an old Buck knife and it was a pain to get it cleaned out.

 

[joe black]

Right MD. It's never-Dull. If you get any on the wood, use a small brass brush to get the white residue out.