Anyone remove epoxy blade finishes?

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hatchetjack

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Was looking for suggestions in removing epoxy finish from a blade. I was thinking of chemical stripper and gradually finer grit sandpaper.

Any practical experiences out there? Pics or results would be helpful.

Thanks.
 
I used Zip-A-Strip paint remover on my Cold Steel Recon Scout.
Don't expect a pretty, shiney finish under there...
Forum member Bruce Evans (aka Beknives) has a tutorial on hand sanding:
http://www.homestead.com/beknivessite2/handrubbing.html
Lots of work will get you this ;)
Scout_Kydex.jpg
 
I had to remove the epoxy from my Cold Steel Fillet knives before I was allowed to use them in a commercial fish processing plant (best knives out there for 10-30 pound fish in my professional opinion). I tried steel wool, sharpeners (diamond and natural), wire brushes and the easiest was........
a spoon! Just flake off the stuff with pressure and I finished one side of a blade in about 5 minutes!!
Good luck
 
Try getting in touch with Mike Stewart of Bark River knives, I know he has stripped and refinished some Ka-bars and CS knives.
 
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