Stripped my Rodent 9

[wood-butcher]

So I bit the bullet and stripped my rodent 9 like i'd been planning on doing for the last while. It was my first time stripping a coating, and I don't think that I'll get it too bright with the grooves in the cnc'd bevel, but it seems to be holding up pretty well. I've beat it, got it wet, left it wet, got it covered in pitch and it hasn't rusted or stained to the point that a scotchbrite pad couldn't clean it up again...


Rodent 9 010 med.jpg

Rodent 9 009 med.jpg

[wildmike]

Your going to need to either polish out those tool marks, or coat the blade with something to prevent rust. Tool marks such as those are rust magnets because they have a tendency to trap and hold moisture. Forcing a patina will help.

[AngryDaddyBird]

I like the look of those grooves! I might strip mine!

[Jenslkl]

While it's true that a more polished surface will resist corrosion a lot better, I think it look very cool just the way it is. Perhaps I will do it to mine too

[snwbrdr202]

Looks good brother

[Thrill]

I don't like the grooves, but it sure does show the grind/profile better.

[infocus2006]

I think i want a Satin R9 now!

[AngryDaddyBird]

satin would be pretty awesome!A

[unklfranco]

Dang, that does look cool.

Unklfranco

[elof_alv]

Looking good! Congrats on taking a first step on modding!

[Stump Buster]

That's the best looking R-9 I've seen yet!!! Great Job!

[bpiatt]

I think it looks awesome the way it is. Nice job man!

[begreen61]

Showing naked pictures on forum you need to get some pants ASAP,,FYI,,,Nice job