If there is awoodworking store nearby they should carry polishing compound. The compound is used to keep carving tools and chisels polished. Another use for it is to put some of the polishing compound on the back (rough side) of a leather belt. When you sharpen your knives with either a stone or ceramic sticks use the belt and polishing compound as a strop (sp)...it really will put a killer polished edge on all of your cutlery by removing that fine wire edge that forms from sharpening. A little off the topic but I am in the process of sharpening all my knives today so it is fresh on my mind.

HB