How I Restore a Heavily Used Japanese Knife with Chips, Radial Discs, and a Variable-Speed Buffer

In this video, I walk through my process for restoring, polishing, and sharpening a heavily used Japanese knife with significant edge chipping and dried-out handles. Using radial disc abrasives and a Jet variable-speed buffer, I show how I remove oxidation, refine the surface finish, and rebuild the edge while controlling heat and preserving the blade’s geometry. I also cover handle conditioning and finishing, along with the abrasive progression, buffer speeds, and technique choices that make this setup effective for both restoration work and ongoing maintenance. Jet Buffer Variable Speed https://amzn.to/4pee5sc Jet Stand: https://amzn.to/3LbRxu8 Here is all the things I use for my Full Size Buffer https://amzn.to/3LfYsCz TO SEE ALL THE THINGS YOU NEED FOR Jewelry Buffers in one place: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexandriaknifesharpeninglaserengraving/list/15UJXPEGSDDC9?ref_=aipsflist My Website List for sharpeners: https://www.alexandriaknifesharpening.com/sharpening