How to remove writing on Bark River blades

[SCWillson]

Just got my first BRK, a Pro-scalpel, and the logo is a bit smudged and there even seems to be a faint 'ghost' of some other printing below the logo. Is their writing ink or etched? And does anyone know how to remove it without damaging the blade?

 

[Brian_T]

It's etched and I've never figured out how to remove it completely.

Even with polishing and patina, there is still a ghost left on my blade.

B

 

[SCWillson]

It's etched and I've never figured out how to remove it completely.

Even with polishing and patina, there is still a ghost left on my blade.

B

Darn. That kinda sucks. Not what I'd expect on a high dollar knife.

 

[wroughndt]

Just use it. When the edge chips, they will regrind your blade and BAM! No more writing on the blade!


(I am kidding! Please don't flame too hard! Jokes!)

 

[Riz!]

I buffed a barkie on a 6 inch buffer wheen with green compound on it and the logos were only visible at a very specofic angle

 

[SCWillson]

I buffed a barkie on a 6 inch buffer wheen with green compound on it and the logos were only visible at a very specofic angle

Thanks for the info. I don't have a buffer wheel, but that at least gives me some hope there is some way to do it.

I'm tempted to just send it to BRK and ask for a replacement. The edge grind near the ricasso is also rather sloppy. It should never have got past QC.