finish of knife after sharpening

[Septic]

Hi guys ive been sharpening my helle eggen and have managed to put
a fair few scratches into the side of the blade any idea how i gan get them out and recover
the shine?

stevie

 

[John Fenna]

Personally I would not both - battle scars on a good user!

 

[Septic]

so its a bit like my motorbike its not damage it charachter.

 

[John Fenna]

Aye - like my van too!

 

[British Red]

All mine have those fine scratches on the sides - shows its not a drawer queen!

Having seen some photos of John in his tutu, theres nothing drawer (or closet) about him either

Red

 

[Snufkin]

I'd be inclined to leave them too. Helle blades seem more prone to scratches than many, probably because of their laminated construction.

 

[John Fenna]

All mine have those fine scratches on the sides - shows its not a drawer queen!

Having seen some photos of John in his tutu, theres nothing drawer (or closet) about him either

Red

Cheeky!

 

[British Red]

How very dare I?

 

[weaver]

Personally, I like scratches. They add character, kinda like the lines around my eyes.

If you really need them gone, you can work them out with fine sandpaper. Start with 400 grit then work up to 600, 800 and 1200, By then the metal will be so shiny you can signal airplanes with it.

 

[British Red]

Did that...once. Then I sharpened the knife again and....life was too short!

Bet I have more wrinkles too

 

[Barn Owl]

As long as it's sharp,never mind about the rest of the blade.
Only worry if it's worth over c.£500,other than that it's a user

 

[h2o]

ive got the same knife.and they do scratch easily but they do stay sharp and get sharp easily,And mines scratched to death its my main knife and a user