Stripped Navy MKI....anyone done it yet?

I haven't seen a stripped one yet. Maybe check out the Ka-Bar forum, or just go for it.

 

It's funny you should say that. I bought mine with the intention of doing just that, but haven't gotten around to doing it yet. Was considering doing it today if I have the time.

 

Well I took it's pants off and threw them away, does that count?

 

Yes, its been done, and no, its not mine. I recalled it from this thread and had the magic google device find it for me.

 

The Snark is strong with this one

 

My thinking is: That was sanded off because my Kabars have scoffed at strippers. I never scoff at a stripper. It's rude.

 

Yea, it happens when I just wake up on a saturday morning and immediately start checking BF. My snark inhibitors and political correctness algorithms haven't quite kicked in yet, so what I think just ends up getting typed .

But really though, I remembered the photo, but couldn't remember where it was. So I googled "site:bladeforums.com Kabar MK1" into google images and this is one of the first page results.

 

And someone here or in the Ka-Bar forums tested stripper vs. Kraton and the stripper had no effect whatsoever on the Kraton, so if you prefer stripped blades, you have nothing to lose.

 

gonna have to get mine nekkid now....

 

Vodka does the trick quite nicely, I hear.

Kidding...

 

that thing looks as good stripped as fully dressed.
This and a tweener are the only two factory fixed blades I want right now.
Quick, someone post a contest for a Mk1 with me as the winner.

-Daizee

 

Ok, so I made time

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ather-handle-stripped?p=10552346#post10552346

 

I kinda like that!

 

I hope I didn't come off to abrasive there, as that really wasn't my intent. I was literally only describing how it was that I found the photo (like I said, had pretty much just woken up). Not really an excuse, but it is what it is.

And I agree that its nice to have different types of threads going. Plus, this got someone else to post more pics which is also great (the leather one looks great).

In other news, how are people stripping the end cap and the guard so precisely? I think if I was going to try this and I hadn't seen the photos, I would have simply done the blade alone. And personally I think I like the subdued look that patina and satin finish both of these have. I personally think it might end up looking a bit odd with a fully polished blade.

Either way though, I'd love to see photos of the result. I'm thinking of getting a buddy of mine his first "outdoor" fixed blade for his Birthday, and its between the MK1 or the Condor Bushlore right now.

 

I'm planing on doing a patina with mine at some point, but like you said, leather handle vs kraton.

 

It really was easier than I thought. I used an old paintbrush to apply the Klean Strip gel and the pommel literally wiped off with a towel. The guard was a little more difficult, but I think I just didn't get enough stripper on it.

The black strips above and below the handle were completely covered in Klean Strip and it didn't touch it. I think I'll leave it alone since it doesn't look bad right now. If I try to remove it and only get halfway I'll regret it.

I've never had a Condor Bushlore, but seriously get him the MK1 with leather handle. I'm surprised how much I actually like it -- it's awesome.