I have just purchased an Enzo Trapper 95 made from D2 steel. There was a powder coating on the blade which i wanted to remove, so I didn't hesitate in using wet and dry paper. I started on 240grit then 400grit, onto 0000 wire wool and finally used brasso. The metal is quite shiny but i can still see scratches. Do I need to use a finer grit again or am i not spending long enough on the grades?
I have removed the coating that was over the tang as well to achieve a uniform finish. Should I polish the tang to its final finish or do I leave it and do it when I am finishing the scales? My concern if I finish it now is that it will only get scratched again while the handle is being shaped.
Also at what point do I have to fit the corby rivets?
Thanks for your help.
I have removed the coating that was over the tang as well to achieve a uniform finish. Should I polish the tang to its final finish or do I leave it and do it when I am finishing the scales? My concern if I finish it now is that it will only get scratched again while the handle is being shaped.
Also at what point do I have to fit the corby rivets?
Thanks for your help.