How to strip kabar coating?

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SBaker34

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I have a mini USMC kabar and BK-9 that both have random strips of coating worn off by failed sharpening attempts and such this in my opinions gives them a damaged look and I would prefer to simply take the rest of the coating off is there any way to do it without a sand blaster?
 
I took off the coating on my BK2 using 100 grit paper and a furrowed brow. A chemical paint stripper might make the job a bit easier though...
 
I got some Jasco Epoxy paint stripper from Lowe's for like 6 bucks, 20 minutes later, my Becker was nekkid. Its evil stuff though, so take precautions. Moose
 
SBaker34 said:
I have a mini USMC kabar and BK-9 that both have random strips of coating worn off by failed sharpening attempts and such this in my opinions gives them a damaged look and I would prefer to simply take the rest of the coating off is there any way to do it without a sand blaster?
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a quick search on this topic will find the many successful methods used by others, and some darn fine pretty pictures ;)


Bladite
 
Got Dremel? They have Scotch Brite wheels for it that blows the stuff right off.
It's how I did this Izula....and Rat 1

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WOW !!!

that Izula is just twisted......... I love it... looks like your own designed knife.. I've been trying to get mine to a polish finish but seems I've burned or etched the middle of the knife in the process..

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any suggestions?
 
Rob, looks like you have some hand rubbing to do.
I would start up with 600 grit, then work up from there til you got the finish you wanted.
 
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