Easy bk2 mods?

[OutdoorsTeen]

Hey guys, I'm looking to uniqueinize (is that a word) my kabar bk2. Is there any mods that make it more unique that are fairly easy. Thanks for your help

- Luke

 

[Jonny1280]

Stainless hardware with Nylok nuts. (Thanks Derek).
One of the cheapest, easiest mods there is.
Keeps the harware from rusting and looks pretty classy.
Socket Head Cap screws are #10/32 x 5/8"(fine), or #10/24 x 5/8"(coarse).

 

[OutdoorsTeen]

Stainless hardware with Nylok nuts.
One of the cheapest, easiest mods there is.
Keeps the harware from rusting and looks pretty classy.
Socket Head Cap screws are #10/32 x 5/8"(fine), or #10/24 x 5/8"(coarse).

Thanks for the response!

 

[Blackhawk45hunter]

You can stipple the handle scales with a soldering iron. I haven't done it, but the pics I've seen where pretty sweet.

 

[Jonny1280]

You can stipple the handle scales with a soldering iron. I haven't done it, but the pics I've seen where pretty sweet.

Just make sure it's not too aggressive.
I've seen "modded" scales that will make your hand bleed.

 

[granitestateofmind]

Good one, Jonny. Another thread to look at would be this one: Handle-Modifications-The-Complete-Guide-(Hopefully), handle mods range from simple to less so and are some of the most useful mods to do. Lots of other general info can be found here: Becker FAQ, which is where the handle mods thread is located. Have fun with it, and post up some pics when you're done so we can see what you come up with.

 

[OutdoorsTeen]

Thanks Granite! I'll be sure to show you guys after its complete, at the moment it is completely stock FYI

 

[muphasta]

I added a pouch to my sheath w/some grommets and paracord. I don't have great pix, but here is what i have:

 

[OutdoorsTeen]

Hey thanks guys, I'm heading to the hardware store for some paint stripper. Any tips on using the paint stripper? I understand its pretty aggresive and eats through a lot of things.

 

[Jonny1280]

Hey thanks guys, I'm heading to the hardware store for some paint stripper. Any tips on using the paint stripper? I understand its pretty aggresive and eats through a lot of things.

If its cold when using the stripper, put a halogen light near by. It will drastically decrease the time spent for the stripper to do it's job.

 

[bigghoss]

 

[upnorth]

I was going to take some grips down to a local tech. school and sand blast the outer surface. I never got around to it....Take an axe file, or whatever you have that might work, and run it across the spine. When the spine is squared off you can toss huge gobs of sparks with it on a fero rod.

 

[OutdoorsTeen]

Hey nice pics, and thanks for the ideas. I used the paint stripper and I think it turned out nicely. I'm just not sure how to uplaod pics to this.

 

[unbrokenchain33]

buy would handles from Tommy the who. Has tons of variety and they look great.

 

[Enluzenment]

I'd say avoid the Citristrip. Klean Strip works well, I think Jasco does too.

 

[OutdoorsTeen]

I'd say avoid the Citristrip. Klean Strip works well, I think Jasco does too.

Ya, I used Klean Strip, and I'm pleased with the way it turned out. Just the paint stripper alone added a nice patina rustic look that look great to me.

 

[Enluzenment]

Hey thanks guys, I'm heading to the hardware store for some paint stripper. Any tips on using the paint stripper? I understand its pretty aggresive and eats through a lot of things.

After doing a few blades the way I do it is I buy one of those big disposable pans (like the lasagna type pans for like .40 cents). Pair of chem resistant gloves and safety glasses (optional but nice, it burns on the skin, very annoying after a while), a couple cheap foam paint brushes, a cheap plastic scraper, cheap brush (even a toothbrush for those nooks and crannies), some paper towels, and the Klean Strip. Coat both sides really well, let it sit for 5-10 minutes then it should pretty much fall right off. Use the brush for the hard to get places, some rolled up sand paper is good for the hardware holes. Do everything in the pan, wipe off the anything you want to save after, i.e. the scraper and brush. Everything else stays in the pan, fold up the pan and boom, your done, no clean up.
P.S. get the quart or gallon of stripper, avoid the sprays they tend to splatter on things near by and eat away at them, including eyeballs.

 

[granitestateofmind]

I'm just not sure how to uplaod pics to this.

Try here: TUTORIAL-Displaying-your-photographs-on-BladeForums. You'll get the hang of it.