FFBM - Make Over

Tyrkon Lawson

Tyrkon Lawson

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Well I decided to strip my FFBM. I just like satin the best. I still have some detail work to do but, come on, she's a user. :cool:

Before:
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After: (chemical stripper & some scotch-brite)
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Now it's time to see if the smoother surface of the blade makes a performance difference. :D
 
Nice! :cool:

I am going to strip my sage Fatty the old-fashioned way. By beating the living Hog Poo out of it .... :thumbup:
 
Right on Schuey. ;)

I liked the feel of the handle before. But after sanding the spine, and the edge of the micarta slabs, it feels even better.

Here are a few more pics. I used one of those scotch-brite drill attachments. Works great.

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And the best part is that the Busse logo remains this time. You can see it a little in pic 3. :D
 
so you did not use any stripping solution? only scotch bright drill attachment? or did you use stripping solution then run cleanup with the scotch bright attachment?

Either way, I think it looks great. I love stripped, I even love the dimples.
 
Bigfattyt said:
so you did not use any stripping solution? only scotch bright drill attachment? or did you use stripping solution then run cleanup with the scotch bright attachment?

Either way, I think it looks great. I love stripped, I even love the dimples.
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Thanks man. I started by applying a chemical stripper called Strypeeze. Ijust coated the entire knife. Let it sit for about 10 min and then scrapped the coating off. I applied a 2nd coat just to get a few stray sections here and there. Then I went to work with the scotch-brite. I have found that combo to be perfect for me. :thumbup:
 
How long did it take to do with the scotch bright wheel?. And which grit wheel did you use?.
 
Tyrkon Lawson said:
Thanks C4MAN. It came out a lot like your BATAC. But not as sharp. Not yet. :cool::D
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If you get er' as sharp as my batac, ya better be careul swingin' that thing :eek: I can see an industry wide shortage of 2x4's and such ;) :thumbup:
 
I really like it Tyrkon. I have been impressed by all of the stripped knives posted in the past year or so. One day I will strip one of mine.
 
very nice!
i've stripped a few skeletal ones with acetone and a wire wheel. not sure what acetone would do to micarta though.
-jody
 
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