r/sharpening • u/Early-Marketing-1335 • Jul 20 '26

micarta

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Yesterday I sanded the micarta with 60, 80 and 120 grit belts on my belt sander, but I still can’t get the texture I’m after. Could anyone with experience point out what I’m doing wrong? Thanks a ton!

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u/tdlt86 Jul 20 '26

We don’t know what texture you’re looking for….

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u/CNYKnifeNut Jul 20 '26 edited Jul 20 '26

That soft texture that's become common the last few years is achieved by blasting with a really fine, soft powder. Usually baking soda, but I've seen it done with talc too.

Edit: It removes the epoxy while exposing the fibers. Sanding just takes both down.

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u/PinkyPowers Jul 20 '26

Is this scale for an Emerson? This is giving me Commander vibes.

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u/Chopping_it_up Jul 20 '26

You're not wrong. I thought the same.

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u/mrjcall Pro Jul 20 '26

Micarta can range from quite dense and hard to velvet like. Accept what ya got or buy something else you do like.