Cerakote question

[Linus Knives]

Hey everyone,
So I cerakoted this knife and when putting on the handles I did my best to avoid epoxy drip. I avoided most of it but I couldn't help but miss a little and when I went to grind it away very carefully, it took off some of the cerkakote on the side of the tang. I don't know if there's any way to cover up the metal with some kind of marker or paint that could be applied? It doesn't look as good as I'd like it to...

 

[Cliff Carter Knives]

Unfortunately no easy solution that will keep the tang black and look good.

What I would probably do is just finish grind the tang and handle. A lot of stonewashed blades have an etched blade and satin tang.

You could also sand the tang satin and then use a q-tip with ferric or some cold blue to darken it a bit.

 

[Linus Knives]

Unfortunately no easy solution that will keep the tang black and look good.

What I would probably do is just finish grind the tang and handle. A lot of stonewashed blades have an etched blade and satin tang.

You could also sand the tang satin and then use a q-tip with ferric or some cold blue to darken it a bit.

Great advice. I also did another blade at the same time- epoxy is drying now- and I just ground the blade back to the metal. I think it will be suitable but I couldn't think of another option anyways...

 

[Cliff Carter Knives]

A lot of the makers I see using cerakote use removable scales and hardware to avoid this issue. Finish grind everything including the scales, pop them off, cerakote, then reinstall with new hardware!

Wish I was set up to cerakote in my shop, they look great!

 

[Sam Wilson]

This is the best way to do it.

A lot of the makers I see using cerakote use removable scales and hardware to avoid this issue. Finish grind everything including the scales, pop them off, cerakote, then reinstall with new hardware!

Wish I was set up to cerakote in my shop, they look great!

I have also airbrushed repairs exactly like what you're talking about, in the past. But unless the grind pattern is exactly the same as the rest of the knife, it can sometimes be a waste of time.

Also, it will probably hurt now to hear this, but you could probably have just wiped the epoxy off with solvent with no need to grind it. Cerakote will resist most solvents very well. I use GunKote a lot more than cerakote, but you can sit there and give GunKote a bath in acetone and it won't faze it. I think cerakote is about the same. Just something for next time.

Sam

 

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A lot of the makers I see using cerakote use removable scales and hardware to avoid this issue. Finish grind everything including the scales, pop them off, cerakote, then reinstall with new hardware!

Wish I was set up to cerakote in my shop, they look great!

You can get genuine cerakote from brownells, it bakes on with a toaster oven, but you need a little airbrush to apply it.​

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Brownells Aluma-Hyde II Epoxy Based Firearm Finish Spray Coating Protection Paint, Aerosol Can, 12 oz. (340g) ​

You can get a similar coating in an aresol can from Brownells, or even sold through Amazon

 

[Stuart Davenport Knives]

I have been avoiding the Cerakote finish because I am dubious as to how well it holds up. I don't own any Cerakote knives, so can't say from experience. I would assume a light duty knife it would hold up quite well, but have always preferred a hand rubbed satin finish. I love the look of a black blade, just curious as to other's opinions on Cerakote and its durability.

 

[Linus Knives]

I have been avoiding the Cerakote finish because I am dubious as to how well it holds up. I don't own any Cerakote knives, so can't say from experience. I would assume a light duty knife it would hold up quite well, but have always preferred a hand rubbed satin finish. I love the look of a black blade, just curious as to other's opinions on Cerakote and its durability.

With my little experience and having watched a ton of videos, it's extremely durable. Sure, after lots of hard use it will show some light scratches but I don't think it will wear all the way through the coating unless being subjected to a crazy amount of wear.

 

[A.McPherson]

I've had a bunch of my guns cerakoted. It works great, but anything that will scratch the metal will scratch the coating. I've never seen it chip though, if it's been applied correctly. A buddy of mine does it professionally, so I had him do my guns. No chips at all.

 

[JoeBusic]

For knives Cerakote Elite Black is the best of it. Elite series is half the thickness and more durable. Lasts several times more than classic Cerakote.