Getting stonewashed handle sand or beadblasted?

[Scottcityman]

I have an xm-18 stonewash handle. Could I get it sandblasted somewhere? Anybody done this? Or impossible..better to just wait for one to come up for sale..

 

[jeepin]

why dont you call Rick Hinderer?. Im sure he would do it for a fee.

 

[Siggyhk]

It's not too big a deal to have something bead-blasted. I imagine sand-blasting is similar. There's a local shop around here that's done a some bead-blasting for me for about $10 in about 10 minutes. I'd probably contact Rick Hinderer and see what he says first, due to the nature of the perticular knife.

 

[Apec]

The stonewash finish as it is should be more resistant to scratching. Unless you prefer the look of a sand/beadblast.

 

[softrockrenegade]

Rick won't change the finish and it may void the warrenty !! I'd shoot rob an email to check the warrenty.