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If the duracoat will hold up to batonning, then I wouldn't have a second thought about having you put a design on a small knife like an 11/14 or 13, or even a heavy chopper if it would hold it, but I don't want to pay to make it look nice if it won't stay....
 
Is this the first time you've duracoated zytel ? I was wondering how well that would hold up . Great job man looks great as usual.
 
K9-Handler said:
I'd say significantly more than the old coating, probably less than the new, if you go by how difficult the new one is to remove with the sandblaster.
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Wow, that's pretty impressive then. Thanks for the answer.
 
InquisitorLord said:
Cool Bro! What kind of blasting do you do? I used to be a blaster at the shipyard I used to work at...
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These days it's a cabinet with Diamond-something I pick up at Tractor Supply that's a black abrasive that I understand is ground up scrapings from commercial smoke stacks. RUn it at about 90 psi. Cuts well, doesn't last too long before breaking down, but it is really cheap. I also have a sandblasting setup for bigger outdoor stuff like tractor engine/frame/axles for tractors that I've restored, but haven't needed to use it in a while.
 
Kabarcamper said:
Is this the first time you've duracoated zytel ? I was wondering how well that would hold up . Great job man looks great as usual.
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I've done some Tweener Zytel, but I haven't punished them all that hard. Seems to get a really good bite in the plastic, though. Works great on Grivory.
 
thatotherguy said:
i'd say od handle scales and a coyote blade or maybe a tiger stripe type finish...
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You mean like 'at??? :D

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Damn! Color washed out in this photo. The handle is actually really dark OD and the blade is a definite coyote tan. Top photo is closer to reality.


And while I had the camera out... BK15 going out to a customer:

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Yeah, it was raining... :rolleyes:
 
Here's a couple of pics of my 9, Dura Coated by K-9. Now, I haven't cut through a jungle, but I've put it to some decent use and even dropped it, but that's common for me.

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So yes it will wear a little. Now, if you like pristine, Dura Coat might not be for you. Personally I like to see wear in a coating, gives it character.

And K-9's work is beyond talented. Plus the handles when coated feel great in hand, it's not going anywhere.
 
Well, these photos made me really want a creamsicle.

Good thing I some in my freezer. Good job on that knife! it looks REALLY good.
 
Nice, when I get an 11 I think I'm gonna ship it to you and have you dura coat it before it gets to my house....Then all I need to do is find a kydex sheath to match it.
 
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