Whats some methods you guys have used, to remove the blade coating from your Beckers?

**bsmith_shoot** · 10-09-2012, 06:37 PM

I ask, because I just received my first Becker, a BK2, and I want to strip her right away. Whats some methods you guys have used, the tools needed, chemicals involved, and times required, to strip these beautiful ladies down to the raw?
Thanks guys in advance,
Brandon

**summit2g** · 10-09-2012, 06:42 PM

I used Klean Strip Premium Stripper. It is in a copper fairly tall can. Works good. make sure to wear gloves though that stuff could burn the skin.
I bought it at Home Depot.
No prob, bro.
Jose

**Uncle Malice** · 10-09-2012, 07:23 PM

Klean Strip Premium Stripper

Yup.

About to strip my ESEE Laser Strike tonight as soon as it's done etching tonight...

I usually use an old cookie sheet out on the back patio... lay the blade down, spray a good foamy layer over it and let it sit for about 15 min... then just use some kind of scraper, razor blade or something... and it should just peel right off...

As was said, wear a good chemical protector glove... medical style latex gloves are not enough and you will get chem burns through them. Once it's done I just hose it all off then take it inside for a final rinse and wipe. You can use a light sandpaper (600+) to smooth it all up.

**bsmith_shoot** · 10-09-2012, 07:28 PM

Could you explain "etching" to me Uncle M?

**paperairplane** · 10-09-2012, 07:37 PM

Aircraft paint stripper sold at auto parts stores will melt the coating right off, super clean. It is; however, powerful. As above, need chem resistant gloves. This is not a toy or to be messed with. Read the directions and dispose of properly.

But it works awesome.

**CamH_16** · 10-09-2012, 07:44 PM

Made a tutorial about it awhile back:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...ting-(TUTORIAL!)

Hope it helps you out man.

**Uncle Malice** · 10-09-2012, 07:44 PM

Could you explain "etching" to me Uncle M?

Sure. On knives that have the logo laser engraved into the finish of the blade, such as on the Becker 'tweeners(and the big knives soon) as well as ESEE knives, and some others.

You can use a 'PCB Etchant Solution' from Radio Shack to etch the logo/engraving into the actual metal prior to stripping. The PCB Etchant is a mild acid used to strip a circuit board. You can use a Q-Tip or similar to apply it to the laser engraved bits on the blade so that when you strip the coating, the engraving will still be there instead of fading away.

Here's an example:

**Bladite** · 10-09-2012, 07:55 PM

i used the search feature

hope that helps.

no, seriously, there's been like 470,000 or MORE stripping posts in the last little while, and most of these guys detail every step. it's crazy, all these strippers.

so yeah. searching on "becker strip" or "becker stripped" or "becker stripped" will nail what you want faster than the guys can repost it for you

**bsmith_shoot** · 10-09-2012, 08:44 PM

I appologize Bladite. Sorry.

**bsmith_shoot** · 10-09-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by CamH_16

Made a tutorial about it awhile back:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...ting-(TUTORIAL!)

Hope it helps you out man.

Thanks CamH!

**Paden87** · 10-09-2012, 09:05 PM

**camoninja** · 10-10-2012, 03:53 AM

I use a razor blade. 10-20 minutes depending on blade length. Done. No nasty mess to deal with.

**bullet08** · 10-10-2012, 07:38 AM

klean stip, razor blade and brass brush. if i have known about etching.. i would have done that for my 16. oh well.

**Bladite** · 10-10-2012, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by bsmith_shoot

I appologize Bladite. Sorry.

nothing to apologize for unless you're Gibbs or someone

**Tanto63** · 10-10-2012, 12:29 PM

That Esse 4 looks nice naked

**cbwoods67** · 10-10-2012, 12:37 PM

Sand paper and elbow grease will get the job done.
It took me like 10 or 15 minutes to sand the coating off my Machax.

**DOC-CANADA** · 10-10-2012, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by cbwoods67

Sand paper and elbow grease will get the job done.
It took me like 10 or 15 minutes to sand the coating off my Machax.

100% - I don't use chemical stripper, because I don't like using chemicals. Also, I don't want to remove the coating under the scales or elsewhere, that doesn't get actively involved in the cut, for protection. I affix a piece of sandpaper to a board, lay the flats on the sandpaper and work it back and forth, while watching the tube. That's how I did my H.E.S.T. and RC-3.

Doc

**bsmith_shoot** · 10-10-2012, 03:40 PM

So, any high strength paint stripper will work?

**K9-Handler** · 10-10-2012, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by DOC-CANADA

100% - I don't use chemical stripper, because I don't like using chemicals. Also, I don't want to remove the coating under the scales or elsewhere, that doesn't get actively involved in the cut, for protection. I affix a piece of sandpaper to a board, lay the flats on the sandpaper and work it back and forth, while watching the tube. That's how I did my H.E.S.T. and RC-3.

Doc

Looky thar. That sucker is so sharp it took his Canadian scrotum clean off!