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    I just picked up a Henckels that needs a little work on the scales (pics attached). Any recommendations on how to remove the spots on the scales and shine up the inlay, e.g., wet sanding, metal polish? Thanks!
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    I like to use Cape Cod Polishing Cloths they do a great job of polishing up those scales and cleaning the metal work on them. I'd be more concerned with the blade. The edge looks like it might have some rust on it.
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    With the blade just be aware that any scratches you put on it with the sandpaper will require more and finer sanding to remove. Could be a can of worms and it will probably hone up fine as is. Just that I would rather have a bit of tarnish and patina than spend hours slaving over a blade to make it shine. YMMV.
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    I agree with JimmyHAD, all that razor needs is a good polish and a hone. I've had some good success using simichrome metal polish on scales with inlays...it polishes both up at the same time and leaves no scratches after polishing. annnnd, since you're using it on the scales, might as well use it on the blade.

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    Agree with the above posts, Cape Cod cloths are great, easy to use and do a great job, as for the rust on the edge, honing will remove that. Are the green spots on the scales on the surface or are they imbeded in the material?
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    The green specks appear slightly imbedded. I won't know for sure until I begin polishing....

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