Thread: Scales oxidizing?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I expect they are of an old formula of Bakelite. Old bakelite will brown up. Polishing with Maas or other polish will usually bring back the black luster. I have not ever needed to sand them, just polish to bring back the look.

I sand with the sponges to get rid of the nicks and scratches. You generally have to sand at a higher grit to see the imperfections and then drop down in grit to rub them out. Then,,,,,,, you have to go back up the grit chain until you can use the 12000 sponge and see no dings.

One thing I do not take out are initials, names or some other type of identifying mark. I consider these the history of the blade and should be left as is. Just my thoughts.


I hope the OP has gotten some answers to his post.

Dave

Yes, if scratched I have found fine steel wool works good prior to polishing.