400 Grit Belt
- Thread starter Jon Kelly
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rhinoknives
Well-Known Member
Jon,
Hermes A/O RB-346 like these, http://trugrit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_147_3&products_id=2241
They are good for about 1 to 1/1/2 knives but at this price, its no worries.
I also use the Hermes Superflex for slack belt handle sculpting and knife sharpening in 120 g & 600 Grit.
I suggest you get one or two of a few different belts and you can find what works best for you.
Have Fun!
Hermes A/O RB-346 like these, http://trugrit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_147_3&products_id=2241
They are good for about 1 to 1/1/2 knives but at this price, its no worries.
I also use the Hermes Superflex for slack belt handle sculpting and knife sharpening in 120 g & 600 Grit.
I suggest you get one or two of a few different belts and you can find what works best for you.
Have Fun!
Darrin Sanders
Moderator
I like the new Norton U936 in 320 & 600. They're ceramic and give a good finish and cut well, even on 10V. They also last a VERY long time. If they glaze over you can either run them backwards or fracture them at high speed with an old junk blade or other hardened piece of steel. A broken carbide bit also works well for fracturing.
bladegrinder
Well-Known Member
I second the A45 trizact belt, although you can't use them with water if that's what your planning.
Thanks guys. I've been using the Hermes however they seem to load up very fast when used wet, but they will do one knife easily enough which I suppose is not really too costly. I may need to lower my expectations, lol. I have, and frequently use the Trizact belts however they do fall apart when wet. It takes a lot of time to wipe the blade dry between passes. Last time I ordered a Klingspore J-Flex they were back ordered so I will try that one soon.
Lance Carrico
Member
I was looking at the VSM website last night, searching for the same thing as you. Turns out VSM DOES make a 400 grit ceramic belt, as well as 320 & 600 grit. I can't promise that they make them in 2X72, but would think so. I don't know why no one carries them. Wish they would. Link is below. Item number is CK721X.
http://www.vsmabrasives.com/index.php?Page=36&Default=5
Lance
http://www.vsmabrasives.com/index.php?Page=36&Default=5
Lance
Darrin Sanders
Moderator
From what I can see that is a Silicon Carbide product instead of ceramic.
Lance Carrico
Member
Oops, my bad. Guess I shouldn't have stayed up so late, lol.
Darrin Sanders
Moderator
Going from a good even 320X belt finish to a 400X hand rubbed finish should be no problem. The key is to be sure that the 320X is nice and even with no ripples or divots.
J. Doyle
Dealer - Purveyor
I agree. Darrin hit the nail right on the head. A nice, flat, and even grinding job will transition into easy hand sanding. Those guys that say they have a knife ready to finish and are in for a whole weekend of hand sanding need to do a better job grinding.
I have started hand sanding with 400 at a 220 belt finish before with no isues. Usually though, I'll hit the blade with a 400 grit belt last. It only takes 2 or 3 passes along the blade. Then I'll start my hand sanding at 400.
I try to get my grinds really flat and even. Usually on a 3-4 inch hunter blade, I can do all the hand sanding from 400 up to 1000 in 15 minutes per side max.
REK Knives
Well-Known Member
If you want to use a belt wet I suggest calling trugrit and speaking with them about it. They suggested to me for wet grinding to use the norton norax ceramic belts for the mid range grinding, and the 3m micron belts for high range grinding.
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Darrin Sanders
Moderator
Yep, the U936's I mentioned are Norton ceramic's.