Clear as mud?
I understand every word, and I know each finish you are referring to. I think I initially misunderstood cause the look of each finish is called a different thing in our respective hobbies. Like I said, you projected watches and I projected knives.

I bead blast when I feel too lazy to put a good finish on the blade. Here are the finishes in degree of difficulty on a knife.

  • Brush or Satin
  • Mirror
  • Bead Blasted
I won't even get into the treated or anodized or plated or combination finishes. Those are the basics up there.

Tom... I like that glove idea. But I don't think I could get used to a wheel that spins horizontally. Wakes you right up when those buffing wheels snag a blade, huh?