I have a khukuri which I would like to get the blade bead blasted. I have been calling machine shops but no one seems to have the equipment. Does anyone know who could this for me or what do I look for in the yellow pages? If anyone can lead me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
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Bead Blasting
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Check out automotive paint shops in your area as they usually have a bead-blasting set-up.
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Hi OMRie,
Keep in mind that beat blasting is going to make that blade more prone to rusting due to the open pores that std bead blasting will do.
Ceramic beat blasting on the other hand will burnish the surface and seal it, but lots of places don't use the CBB. The CBB gives it a unique looking surface that is a bit slippery.
Just my two cents. You can satin the blade if you don't want it so shiny, but that would take a bit of elbow grease.
Some times it best to leave it alone....LOL. Take care.
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Ray 'md2020'
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Keep in mind that beat blasting is going to make that blade more prone to rusting due to the open pores that std bead blasting will do.
Just my two cents. You can satin the blade if you don't want it so shiny, but that would take a bit of elbow grease.
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Omrie: First, I think I know which model you want to bead blast. Second, I can do a satin finish for you using one of the wheels on my buffing wheel. I have no idea what to charge for the service, but make me an offer and I'll likely accept.
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You can grind up thru 400-600 grit and then hand sand from 280 up thru 400 or 600 or 1200 grit, depending on desire of finish (lots of elbow grease).
Scotch brite may work as well. Give it a try.
Show us some pics later one. Good luck.
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Ray 'md2020'
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Scotch brite may work as well. Give it a try.
Show us some pics later one. Good luck.
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Ray 'md2020'
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Responding to maddog's comments about bead blasting making it more rust prone:
I am not an expert, but someone I know who has a bead blasting station told me that because the bead blasting makes the surface rough and irregular (on a near microscopic level), it can retain more oil or protectant on its surface than a smooth, shiny surface can. He said because of this, a bead blasted finish can retain the protectant on its surface through more wear and tear than a shiny surface can.
As I said, I'm not an expert and I only know what I read or hear from others. Can anyone verify or logically refute the above? And if it's true, wouldn't this mean that bead blasted blades that are coated with a protectant would fare better, not worse, against rust?
I am not an expert, but someone I know who has a bead blasting station told me that because the bead blasting makes the surface rough and irregular (on a near microscopic level), it can retain more oil or protectant on its surface than a smooth, shiny surface can. He said because of this, a bead blasted finish can retain the protectant on its surface through more wear and tear than a shiny surface can.
As I said, I'm not an expert and I only know what I read or hear from others. Can anyone verify or logically refute the above? And if it's true, wouldn't this mean that bead blasted blades that are coated with a protectant would fare better, not worse, against rust?
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Hi guys, I'm no 'expert' in anything, especially when it comes to finishing metal knife blades.
Its best to direct this question on the 'Shop Talk - Blade Smith Questions and Answers section of BF: http://www.bladeforums.com/cgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Shop+Talk+-+Blade+Smith+Questions+and+Answers&number=51&DaysPrune=10&LastLogin=
These guys KNOW it all.
Show us pics later on!
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Ray 'md2020'
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Its best to direct this question on the 'Shop Talk - Blade Smith Questions and Answers section of BF: http://www.bladeforums.com/cgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Shop+Talk+-+Blade+Smith+Questions+and+Answers&number=51&DaysPrune=10&LastLogin=
These guys KNOW it all.
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Ray 'md2020'
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No worries maddog! I'm asking whoever reads and has experience. Actually I'm considering blueing using Brownell's Oxphoblue cold blue.
And Craig, it's not for the Rieger, although it needs a something, but I'm not touching it until I'm sure what.
[This message has been edited by OMRie (edited 07-14-2000).]
And Craig, it's not for the Rieger, although it needs a something, but I'm not touching it until I'm sure what.
[This message has been edited by OMRie (edited 07-14-2000).]