Thread: Sanding out scratches

I was going to make this a long story, but I don’t think anyone really wants to hear (read) it. Short version: I found a Geneva 5/8 at a flea market, with good condition box for $12.

This is original condition.

Everything about it is good (scales look like they have never been out of the box, no pitting, one small stain on the spine, point end) except it looks as if someone put it on a grinding wheel. The scrapes are not deep, and do not affect the bevel, but I would like to get them out.



I have a Dremel, Bill’s CD, and the willingness to work, but am not sure if I should try to sand the scratches out parallel to the scratches (perpendicular to the edge) or perpendicular to the scratches (parallel to the edge). I don’t care about a mirror finish, because I actually prefer brushed or satin finishes. Should I start with a 400 grit paper, or higher grit? I already hit it a bit (manually) with 1200 grit Norton wet/dry paper just to see if that would do it, but obviously not.

Anyone have any advice? Thanks guys.