Thread: Question About Being "Done" on an Arkie

Yup, polishing compounds and metal polish works great on tools, and knives, especially wood working tools, where a micro serrated edge helps cutting wood fibers. I too have tried or still use most of the Micro Fine compounds on the market.

But on a razor edge, it leaves a harsh edge, especially if pressure is used with a hard substrate. I too use a MDF strop for wood working tools with polishing compounds.

A lot of the complaints a few years ago, were at the height of the Balsa wood strop craze, and with balsa, I do agree pressure and possibly inherent grit in the wood contributed to the harsh edge.

But it’s not like it will “ruin” a razor, some light finish honing can straighten a razor edge right up, easily. Try the Jantz Pink Scratchless for a keen wood working or knife edge on MDF or a cardboard strop.

Probably some combo of Ferrous Oxide and Aluminum, whatever it is, it leaves a smoking buffer finish, on a razor after Green Stainless compound. It also works very well on scales, Plastic, Celluloid, and Horn.