I'd like to add some additional comments on my reasoning for asking this question. Chris' idea on the honing paper was to include a sheet or two to the inside of the kit. But I was wondering if it would be better or more convenient to apply a sheet to the outside if the tin using the PSA (Preasure Sensitive Adhesive) paper. Cut one piece with one grit to stick it on the bottom of the tin. Cut another the same size and stick it on the top of the tin. Add a piece of wax paper or label backing paper on top of both pieces and then wrap in electrical tape per Doug's concept, followed by a wrap of para-cord. The wax paper will protect the grit surface from the tape's glue.<br><br>Of course, doing this covers up the polished surface of the refinished tin... which led me to my question in the preceeding post.<br><br>BTW, the sheets are offered in three grits:<br><br>"The 15 micron (approx. 1000x) removes steel quite quickly; the 5 micron (approx. 2500x) refines the edge to usable keenness; and the 0.5 micron (approx. 9000x) gives it a mirror finish. "<br><br>My thought would be to use the 15 micron and 5 micron grits. Getting a mirror finish with the 0.5 micron grit doesn't seem important in a survival situaiton. Any thoughts on this selection?
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Willie Vannerson
McHenry, IL