Anyone ever strip the factory finish off a knife?

[teddy12b]

I'm thinking about striping the finish off a knife and was curious if anyone else had ever done it for whatever reason. The knife I'm going to be tinkering on if the eskabar. It's a good knife and I have no reason to abuse it other than it's high carbon and if I completely ruin it I'm not out a lot of cash.

 

[iChokePeople]

If nobody answers here, go to bladeforums. I know I saw a thread where someone did that, unless old age is really messing with my memory. It turned out sexy, though I'm not blade-smart enough to talk about what issues it might cause. Lots of others here are, though.

 

[jsx1043]

I took the finish off the blade of my BK14 at the same time I convexed the blade. The ESEE finish came right off. I've heard of some folks using citrus stripper, I think from Walmart.

 

[jd4320t]

You can do it. Just get some KleanStrip and apply it. I use a foam brush.

 

[M67]

I've done several Busses, just get gel paint stripper and it comes with off within a couple minutes.

Use gloves though, that gel stuff is pretty nasty and it does burn

 

[grunt soldier]

Same as above. Done several busses. I always etch the logo first. If that's something your interested in keeping.

 

[chezuki]

Strips coating quickly and easily. (also gets rid of pesky aircraft infestations)

 

[Ahburns]

I need to try that stuff on my BM CSKII. I used some "magic wadding polish" on the bk coated blade and it started to partially strip.

 

[teddy12b]

After watching some you tube videos I picked up a can of this:

Klean-Strip SR-72 Premium Paint Stripper Spray with 18-Ounce Aerosol - - Amazon.com

Oddly enough I was hoping to get a chance to try this out tonight. Timing on this thread coming back to life is great.

 

[RAMBOCAT]

see the you tube video where Chris Tanner strips a Becker with no problems. It's a PREPARED MINDS 101 video.

 

[teddy12b]

see the you tube video where Chris Tanner strips a Becker with no problems. It's a PREPARED MINDS 101 video.

That was the one I saw where they used the product I bought. I just haven't had the time to use it yet. I will tonight though.... hopefully.