I got stuck at Marmal in June '11 while FOB hopping and there is nothing "small" about it. It's a large, multi-national (which is mentioned) base in northern Afghanistan. The PX is run by the Germans and they were the only PX to carry automatic knives - they have a great knife selection there...
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That question is going to be answered 15 different ways. For instance some guys mirror finish, some guys use a machine satin finish, etc.
Here's a link to help you make an educated decision on what direction you want to go...
I really like the Norton Blaze belts. 40, 60 and 120 grits get used on a regular basis. Week in and week out.
My tolerance level for having a dark deposit on the glass of my platen is a litter higher than some. It's not seen as a detriment.
I'd do a commercial for Norton Blaze belts in a...