I Am Thinking of Applying a Satin Finish to My SFNO

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Peter La

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I have used Acetone on the three or four times I stripped knives, it works pretty well, but you will need to use a small stainless steel brush to help remove the paint. I didn't soak the entire knife, I just brushed the Acetone on and waited a few minutes for it to soften up the paint. The Acetone didn't seem to harm the micarta.
 
Cool! Thanks for the info.

What did the blade look like minus the coating? Did it look like the Basic #9 in the link or was it different?
 
Crushenator 500 said:
You're stripping your jungle camo blade!? :eek:
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Thinking about it! :D

I would call it a change of heart, it is really cool, but I don't want to look like some arm chair commando when I go hiking. :rolleyes: :D
 
Peter La said:
Thinking about it! :D

I would call it a change of heart, it is really cool, but I don't want to look like some arm chair commando when I go hiking. :rolleyes: :D
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Peter from my point of view I would not do it for that reason. When I go out 4 wheelin some of my gear definitely looks "different" but I tend to carry what has proven to work for me, not what other people think looks ok. Now if you are doing it because you like to mod and tinker with things well then I fully understand. I do the exact same with my computers on a regular basis. Just my $0.02 for what it worth. :)

Andy
 
I agree with you completely. The tinkering part of it is another reason though and is perhaps why I am thinking of doing it.
 
Really cool stuff guys. Good info! When my black crinkle comes off, I want to refinish the blades. Thanks for starting this thread. :D Also thanks for the link to those pics. Randucci, great shot of the logo. That's one reason I don't like to change finishes, I'm always worried that the logo will get messed up.

Go for it Peter! I thought you were going with a bead blast finish though. You know, you can buy a pretty inexpensive sand blaster from Harbor Freight. One of the reasons I mention the bead blast is that I've put satin finishes on my knives by hand before and it's alot of work. Especially if you want it to look even. Not to mention sanding around the handle and the spine can get tricky and tedious. What ever you do good luck with it!

BTW what color are the handles?

Stay Strong & No Regrets!
Brian
 
One other thing I am thinking of, their is a local knife maker and I have emailed him regarding the price of applying a satin finish to an existing knife. I am waiting on his reply because I want to know if it would be more convenient to get a professional to do it rather than me sepnd forever and get satisfactory results. Again, I am not precisly sure what I am going to do, I just want to get as much information as I can before I make a decsion.

Mine are green linen on the SFNO and black canvas on the HOG FSH.
 
Peter, if you're going to make it into a user anyway, why not use for a while first, and then, after the coating wears off a bit, then make a satin coat. Just a thought.
 
You are totaly right, but part of me wants that jungle camo finish to just go away. I can't really explain it. :foot:
 
Peter La said:
You are totaly right, but part of me wants that jungle camo finish to just go away. I can't really explain it. :foot:
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I know how you feel. I don't like the camo or desert finish much at all. Although, if I could get my hands on a SFNO I wouldn't care if it came with a pink & poke-a-dot finish, I'd buy it!

Stay Strong & No Regrets!
Brian
 
Peter, one thing I think you may wish to try first before you do this is see if any one would be interested in trading with you. It might be a good idea to mention that you'll add cash to even out the deal, since satins cost more. Just an idea that may save you some time.
 
i would do a dblcut my self but not a satin, if you do a satin you should remove the handles totally to do the job right, then have them put back on. i would use the local knife maker if at all possible.
 
Thanks everyone for the advice.

Right now, I am going to wait until I get a reply from the knife maker regarding price. Scott, I was wondering what to do with the handle slabs. Is it possible to just work around them, I know this would be hard but is it impossible?

Walking Man, nobody is willing to trade for one. :(
 
I really think Idaho is correct about removing the handles. To do a satin finish right it would be really worth it to have them removed. Trying to work around them would have to be a real pain in the butt.

Peter you might ask Jerry if he'll remove the slabs for you. Have Jerry send it back to you. Then send the knife out for the satin work. Then finally send the knife back to Jerry and have to slabs reinstalled. Wow, sounds like a hassle when I see it in writing.

DC finish Rocks! :D Good luck Peter.

Stay Strong & No Regrets!
Brian
 
there is no way that you can get the sanding/grinding lines straight unless the metal is bare and without slabs to sand around. if the handle slabs were gone then you could sand the flats easily and evenly. i would make you a wager that you knife guy would not even attempt to do the job without removel.
the other option to change finish wiothout removing handles is to do a dblcut finish.
 
Walking Man said:
Peter, one thing I think you may wish to try first before you do this is see if any one would be interested in trading with you. It might be a good idea to mention that you'll add cash to even out the deal, since satins cost more. Just an idea that may save you some time.
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I've got a thread over in the exchange that I've been updating once a week for the last two months. Looking for a Satin or DCBB SFNO. I have received no replies.
 
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