First Busse Strip

[clampdaddy]

Yeah, I've seen the one that looked like someone took an angle grinder to it and signed their name....(how long the foul air from that one has stuck around is likely to prevent it from happening again....IMHO).

But in the case of the knife in this thread, and most every other knife I've seen stripped that's shown up on here.....

The grind marks and the dimples reflect more of what I was attempting to get at. Why bother finishing them off when they don't show up when it's coated?

Agreed. I actually like the regular surface grinder/milling machine marks. They have a rugged industrial look that reminds me of a course version cross hatch pattern found in an engine cylinder. Really let' you know that you are holding a tool that is meant for serious work.

 

[Leonardo63]

I've had one knife that was cerakote and it was beautiful, but it had to be or it would have shown. Burp, wasn't bad but I was able to get them out or at least polish them enough they don't stand out.
So this TG, not bad- only one spot on one side that's visible but right behind the edge of the scales, underneath them, zigs all the way - The visible one on the blade I'll be able to hone out and polish so it doesn't show.
Have to say my experience so far is, I've had decent luck based on some I've seen. But, once you do it, you've got to be committed LOLOLO!!

 

[AZTimT]

Looks great!

I've seen some of the differential HT before, but never had any experience using one. Any advantages/disadvantages?

Advantage, it is on old rats that are no longer made.
Disadvantage, too expensive of a process to still be used.
From my experience whooping up on SR-101, the difference between the two types of heat treatments is virtually undetectable in real world use.

 

[91bravo]

Looks great!



Advantage, it is on old rats that are no longer made.
Disadvantage, too expensive of a process to still be used.
From my experience whooping up on SR-101, the difference between the two types of heat treatments is virtually undetectable in real world use.

That's good to know, thanks! This is my first time ever stripping a Busse, so it doesn't even come close to your level of work!

 

[AZTimT]

No worries. Like with anything, the first one is the hardest. Once you get going it gets easier as your skills increase over time. Most of it is trial & error, and a lot of fun!