Cerkote removal?

[Omega Leather Works]

Is it possible to remove Cerkote? If so, how?

 

[9blades]

My best guess would be to follow similar steps as in his thread.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1039750-How-to-removing-anodizing-from-aluminum-handles

 

[DJG097]

Paint stripper. Make sure it's in a warm place and well ventilated.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Hmm... thanks guys. After doing a little research it's not looking good.

Well into the ether goes this thread...

 

[45Shooter]

It has to be blasted off.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

It has to be blasted off.

Yeah that's my conclusion. Bummer. My understanding is that m4 takes a cool look from grinding. I could blast the coating at work, but I'm sure it would leave the knife with a blasted finish. I'd rather just leave it be.

 

[SOLEIL]

A previous post http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1017003-Cerakote-removal suggested using sandpaper. The cerakote on my BM810 scratched very easily. I was able to buff much of it out using a buffing wheel and automotive rubbing compound. Don't like the scratches but will live with them. It would be nice to get an 810 without the cerakote finish.

 

[jforbush]

Cerakote is impervious to just about any chemical you can put on it. Blasting is the best method and the safest.

 

[richard j]

i have used a scotchbrite wheel to remove just about any coating out there. it leaves a satin finish on the blade though.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

i have used a scotchbrite wheel to remove just about any coating out there. it leaves a satin finish on the blade though.

Yeah I wanted to do it with chemicals (obviously that isn't going to happen) because I had read that cpm m4 has a really unique look to it from final grinding at the factory.

There is a long standing thread on the BKC forums asking them to forgo the coating. I'm not sure that they will ever do it, but it would be nice. Many people seem to want it.