BK5 striped and handle modified

[cedric.snakeman]

Decided to strip the pain off of my BK5, it was starten to look a lil crappy from lost of paint.

I wrapped the handle and swede in electrical tape in order to protect the paint in those areas, then used two applications of "Ctristrip" and a razor blade to remove the paint.

Sanded off remaining finish.

Cut liners out of the sides of a laundry detergent bottle.

Started a patina finish on the blade with some vinegar and mango juice.

Finished product!!! im happy!

 

[maethor]

Glad to see you decided to keep it. Looks like you did a good job with getting that ding out!

It looks PRETTY now! Makes me want one...

 

[BRL]

heh that looks awesome!

 

[Bladite]

sweet! awesome fix and mods

 

[wildmanh]

Dude, that is one pretty BK5! Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm glad you kept it and had some fun with it!!

 

[Guyon]

Me likey. I'm digging that patina. The true randomness makes it look like an earned patina as opposed to a forced patina.

 

[upnorth]

Lookin' good.:thumbup:

 

[GRIM 62]

Man,that came out real nice!Glad you kept it and made it yours.

 

[GingivitisKahn]

Oh heck yeah - great work!

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Beckerhead #42

 

[paperairplane]

Every time I see a BK5 I get more tempted. If I can get some things accomplished in June, I may have to reward myself.