On Mon, 6 Sep 2010 20:16:39 -0700 (PDT), Ed Lowenstein
wrote:

I have this great hunting knife that I'm trying to keep pristine. When
sharpening it I got some scratches on the side of the blade.
I have a Delta slow speed grinder and a cloth wheel but what compound
do I use to get rid of the scratching??? Or is there a better
method?? Thanks much


Read what nailshooter said! He hit it on the head (ouch!).

I collect Randalls, have 20 or so of various ages, and some of the
ugliest looking are the most valuable. If it's a user, it's a user. If
it's a safe queen, it's too late to be sold as NIB and no amount of
amateur polishing will get it back there. A spa treatment in Orlando
is an option, but it ain't cheap and may not be worth it anyway. My
advice is to use it, don't lose it, and leave it to someone who'll do
the same.

Tom