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How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:34 pm
by pearlroosterman
I need some advice, I have several Puma knives with brass bolsters and yellow (ivory) micarta scales that need buffing. I am concerned how the buffing may color or stain the micarta. Any ideas of how to do this without ruining the handles? Thank you in advance!!! John
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:16 pm
by edge213
pearlroosterman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:34 pm
I need some advice, I have several Puma knives with brass bolsters and yellow (ivory) micarta scales that need buffing. I am concerned how the buffing may color or stain the micarta. Any ideas of how to do this without ruining the handles? Thank you in advance!!! John
I have used Ren Wax on micarta.
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:41 pm
by glennbad
You have to go light, and make sure your wheels are CLEAN. I use a wheel rake to clean out any built up compounds. Then I use white or pink, with very little pressure. Or sometimes, I will just use a clean buff wheel with no compound.
Not sure if that answers your question.
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:16 pm
by pearlroosterman
Thank you both for the info. Very much appreciated. John
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:02 pm
by glennbad
One other thing. If you are using a buffer, try not to buff the brass and micarta at the same time, as the brass will definitely leave staining and residue on the micarta that will be very hard to get off. In cases like that, I will tape off(painters tape works fine) one of them, buff the other material, and then tape and buff the other material after.
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:22 am
by Bill DeShivs
Buffing residue usually comes off pretty easily by using a thick paste of baking soda, Dawn, and just a little water. Scrub it in with your thumbs and rinse. Wax when dry.
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 4:05 pm
by Reverand
That is good information Bill!
I keep two buffing wheels: one for metal, and another for handles.
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 4:47 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
glennbad wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:02 pm
One other thing. If you are using a buffer, try not to buff the brass and micarta at the same time, as the brass will definitely leave staining and residue on the micarta that will be very hard to get off. In cases like that, I will tape off(painters tape works fine) one of them, buff the other material, and then tape and buff the other material after.
I agree with this advise. If by chance you do get black stuff on the white handle material, I use Brasso to quickly remove it.
Re: How to buff a knife with Ivory Micarta scales
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:48 pm
by pearlroosterman
Thank you all so much! Great information. Much appreciated. John