first blade stripping attempt

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Petros

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This blade was chosen for two reasons - D2 won't have corrosion issues, and during the process a certain word starting with 'O' disappeared:cool:
Before:
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After:
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Fairly time consuming, but satisfying, and I'm pleased with the outcome.
Next project will be my own micarta scales...
 
Thanks for the kind feedback. Method used was as follows:

Step 1 - Two applications of Septone spray on paint stripper (50% Methylene Chloride), and plenty of scraping. Tried not to breathe too many fumes...
Step 2 - 800, 1200, 2000 grit paper, with water, along the length of the blade gradually removing the remaining coating, and polishing the D2.
Step 3 - a little time on the buffer wheels
Step 4 - some Autosol metal polish.
Step 5 - resharpen and strop the knife :cool:

Total time? somewhere between 6 and 7 hours :eek:, not for the faint hearted...
Step 2 was the most time consuming...
 
Petros, Great job!!!! Looks Good like to try it on my Old Rat-5? have a RC but like to try it on the Rat-5 .
 
Petros said:
Thanks for the kind feedback. Method used was as follows:

Step 1 - Two applications of Septone spray on paint stripper (50% Methylene Chloride), and plenty of scraping. Tried not to breathe too many fumes...
Step 2 - 800, 1200, 2000 grit paper, with water, along the length of the blade gradually removing the remaining coating, and polishing the D2.
Step 3 - a little time on the buffer wheels
Step 4 - some Autosol metal polish.
Step 5 - resharpen and strop the knife :cool:

Total time? somewhere between 6 and 7 hours :eek:, not for the faint hearted...
Step 2 was the most time consuming...
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Thanks for the detailed directions!
 
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