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In the video the poster removes rust from the blade of a GEC #47 factory second. He does a good job in the removal of the rust (surface oxidation with light pitting) and the subsequent buffing out (mostly) of the residual patination and scratches. But, his comments are hypersensitive in regard to blade scratches and cosmetics on a factory second which is regularly used. He said: "I really screwed up" because he put minor scratches on the polished finish of the blade with a Scotch-Brite pad. At least, he acknowledges that a full buffing to a mirror polish would be unreasonable for a factory second.
A comment on the video suggested that the poster should send the knife to GEC and have the blade replaced. Also, it is never mentioned that the refurbished blade will be resharpened.
In the video the poster removes rust from the blade of a GEC #47 factory second. He does a good job in the removal of the rust (surface oxidation with light pitting) and the subsequent buffing out (mostly) of the residual patination and scratches. But, his comments are hypersensitive in regard to blade scratches and cosmetics on a factory second which is regularly used. He said: "I really screwed up" because he put minor scratches on the polished finish of the blade with a Scotch-Brite pad. At least, he acknowledges that a full buffing to a mirror polish would be unreasonable for a factory second.
A comment on the video suggested that the poster should send the knife to GEC and have the blade replaced. Also, it is never mentioned that the refurbished blade will be resharpened.