How Do You Strip Your Becker’s

[1066vik]

I used cirustrip - goo both sides, wrap in paper towels, a little more goo, then let sit in a pan for an hour or so - then scrape with a stanley knife blade.

in order to spare the paint under the handles, I pulled the scales, added a layer of blue painter's tape, put the scales back on and cut the tape that wasn't covered by the scales.

after cleanup: wipe down, rinse, wash with dawn or Ajax dish soap, then add a patina via mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, or a soak in phosphoric acid based brewery sanitizer concentrate.
instant coffee works, too -- 1/4-1/3 cup to the pint of HOT water, soak the blade 12-24 hours.

 

[GeofS]

I used cirustrip - goo both sides, wrap in paper towels, a little more goo, then let sit in a pan for an hour or so - then scrape with a stanley knife blade.

in order to spare the paint under the handles, I pulled the scales, added a layer of blue painter's tape, put the scales back on and cut the tape that wasn't covered by the scales.

after cleanup: wipe down, rinse, wash with dawn or Ajax dish soap, then add a patina via mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, or a soak in phosphoric acid based brewery sanitizer concentrate.
instant coffee works, too -- 1/4-1/3 cup to the pint of HOT water, soak the blade 12-24 hours.

Thanks, vik!

 

[91bravo]

 

[91bravo]

 

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[GeofS]

Great pictures 91bravo , thanks!

 

[91bravo]

Same BK5 as above, a few years later with some miles on her, and a super thin edge.

 

[GeofS]

Same BK5 as above, a few years later with some miles on her, and a super thin edge.

Looks even better now!

 

[91bravo]

Looks even better now!

Thanks, it’s one of my favorite knives I’ll probably pick up another one as a spare. Oh, and the stripper doesn’t harm the grivory handles, not one bit.

 

[Roguer]

I take it out of its sheath/scabbard/bladedtoolhousing.

 

[Bill Siegle]

I strip my Beckers by turning up the tunes and sending them to the center stage

 

[eveled]

The one I stripped I used sand paper.

 

[91bravo]

The one I stripped I used sand paper.

I bet that took forever.

 

[eveled]

Not really. I started by just knocking down the gloss, then went for a worn look, then eventually there was nothing left.

I only did from the edge to the grind line.

I use sand paper on a worn out diamond plate

 

[91bravo]

Not really. I started by just knocking down the gloss, then went for a worn look, then eventually there was nothing left.

I use sand paper on a worn out diamond plate

I used to sand blast my Beckers and would take about 30 sec to blast everything away, but I no longer have access to a blaster, so I just Kleen Strip it now.

 

[eveled]

It’s funny how the coating is easily damaged, but it’s tough as nails when you want it to come off. Lol.

 

[eveled]

I sand and refine a lot of my flat ground knives the same way even if they aren’t coated.

 

[91bravo]

I’m going to pick up a BK10 next and strip her naked!

 

[GeofS]

I’m going to pick up a BK10 next and strip her naked!

I originally asked because I have a 9, a 7, and an 11 that I need to do.

 

[GeofS]

About an hour ago, started two BK9s, a BK7, and a BK11 in an aluminum tray covered with Citristrip.