Blade etching on Case knife

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rramjet

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I purchased a very nice Case Humpback Stockman with stag scales. I have others in this pattern but this is by far the nicest. The blades are solid (zero play) and the backsprings are stout. Even the nail nick in the sheep's foot blade is better (deeper) than on my other Humpbacks. I do believe that I have found my perfect edc. The only thing I do not like is the blade etching. This knife has the John Wayne Cancer Foundation logo on the main blade. Although I am a fan of John Wayne, I think blade etching is kinda dorky. Is there an easy way to remove this etching? Is it just a painted coating that can be removed with some chemical or is it deeper into the blade?
 
Flitz or other polish will lighten it up a good bit, otherwise I think you'd have to go a bit more abraisive to get it completely wiped away.


rramjet said:
I purchased a very nice Case Humpback Stockman with stag scales. I have others in this pattern but this is by far the nicest. The blades are solid (zero play) and the backsprings are stout. Even the nail nick in the sheep's foot blade is better (deeper) than on my other Humpbacks. I do believe that I have found my perfect edc. The only thing I do not like is the blade etching. This knife has the John Wayne Cancer Foundation logo on the main blade. Although I am a fan of John Wayne, I think blade etching is kinda dorky. Is there an easy way to remove this etching? Is it just a painted coating that can be removed with some chemical or is it deeper into the blade?
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Thanks, that is probably what I will end up doing. I really do not want to get into an extensive hand rubbed finish routine to remove it. I am taking a big load of classes right now and I don't have the time.
 
MattWRog said:
Flitz or other polish will lighten it up a good bit, otherwise I think you'd have to go a bit more abraisive to get it completely wiped away.
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+1 on what Matt said. I don't like blade etching either and have used flitz, which at least lightens it up enough so it's not quite so much "in your face" when looking at it! ;)
 
If you have any good solvent, Hoppes, Gunscrubber etc. Give it a shot. It worked on an etch very quickly for me a good many years ago. I will try to remember the brand I used. I am sure the bottle is still in my basement, I just will not be home for another 8 hours or so.
 
Thanks, I will have to visit my local gun shop for a solvent. I just tried acetone, paint thinner, and Nazdar ink thinner with no luck. The etching is multi-colored and has a texture to it.
 
I hate blade etching myself! I've found the easiest way for me is, Bar Keepers Friend!! You put some on a soft rag and put just a little water, You want to make a thick paste and rub it on the etching and it takes it off, with no problems!! Then take the knife, wipe off the rest of the paste, then rinse off the blade, dry it off and use some flitz to polish it up and you're done!! That's what works the best for me and it's quick and easy!! You can buy it at Wal-mart, or at most G-stores, it's with the cleaning supplies! Good luck!

Jason
 
I really like my humpback whittler. It's G10 so it has the as ground satin finish. I really like that finish a lot. With a long pull on the spear and coping instead of spay it would be perfect.

Barkeepers Friend is good stiff.
 
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