DLBrothers
Well-Known Member
I love my 600g cork belt- but how do you know when it's time to retire it? I've not had it that long, finished maybe 20 or so knives with it and it seems to still be doing the stuff.
Also, I tried something the other day with it on a whim, I applied some tripoli rouge to it, finished a SS blade, it gave almost a "buffed" finish. It did not, however, move much metal that I could tell. It did reveal some fine lines I needed to go back to the 400 to get off, much like a buffer would have.
I really think there is a lot of potential with these cork belts in establishing that super fine, semi-mirror satin finish. Is anybody else out there using these and if so, how? Im sure I've not unlocked the full potential yet....
Thanks gents!
Also, I tried something the other day with it on a whim, I applied some tripoli rouge to it, finished a SS blade, it gave almost a "buffed" finish. It did not, however, move much metal that I could tell. It did reveal some fine lines I needed to go back to the 400 to get off, much like a buffer would have.
I really think there is a lot of potential with these cork belts in establishing that super fine, semi-mirror satin finish. Is anybody else out there using these and if so, how? Im sure I've not unlocked the full potential yet....
Thanks gents!