{"product_id":"mirror-finish-kit","title":"Mirror Finish Kit for Knife Blades — Cratex Progressive Grit Abrasive System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom satin to mirror — the final progression that makes blades shine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting to a true mirror finish means eliminating every scratch from the previous grit. This kit gives you the fine-grit rubber-bonded abrasives that bridge the gap between your last belt and polishing compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine (blue) wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 sizes for blade flats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-Fine (white) wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 sizes for final prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine\/Extra-Fine points\u003c\/strong\u003e — For bevels and transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmounted wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e — For bench grinder or custom setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal scratch removal before polishing compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieving consistent satin finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror polish prep on high-end customs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow knife finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Grit Truth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can't skip to mirror. If your fine-grit work still has coarse scratches, they'll show through every time. This kit gets you from 400-grit belt finish to polish-ready in two controlled steps. The rubber bond spreads pressure evenly — no dig-in, no ripples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes: 8 mounted abrasives (wheels + points) in Fine and Extra-Fine + 4 unmounted wheels + 2 mandrels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FS_KNIFE_FAQ_2026_04_30_START --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fs-knife-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKnife maker FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this kit create a mirror finish by itself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a scratch-refinement and mirror-prep kit. A true mirror finish still depends on even prep work, a sensible grit progression, and final polishing steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I switch grits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove to the next grit only after the previous scratch pattern is consistent. Rushing grit progression is the fastest way to leave cloudy scratches behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for new blades or restoration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, as long as the blade geometry is already sound. For deeper repair and touch-up work, compare the Blade Restoration Kit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cratex-grit-guide-for-knife-makers\"\u003eCratex grit guide\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/5-knife-finishing-mistakes-that-ruin-your-blade-and-how-to-fix-them\"\u003eKnife finishing mistakes\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blade-restoration-kit\"\u003eBlade Restoration Kit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cratex-small-wheels-box-of-100\"\u003eCratex Small Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FS_KNIFE_FAQ_2026_04_30_END --\u003e","brand":"Finishers Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47299371139308,"sku":"FS-MIRROR-KIT","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/3640\/2156\/files\/Abrasives-Cratex-Small-Wheels_cratex600w_5c5a76fc-969e-4d14-881b-841e8d903609.jpg?v=1770924912","url":"https:\/\/finisherssupply.com\/products\/mirror-finish-kit","provider":"Finishers Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}