Just how rust-proof is the powder coating?

[hoopster]

Thanks. That's what I'm going for, mostly slicing ability and looks.

I'm a little concerned about finding the right paint stripper. I already tried to strip a Kabar Becker BK-2, and after trying two different paint strippers, I still have only gotten about half the coating to come off. Perhaps I need something stronger?

Just avoid the environmentally safe stripper. That stuff doesn't work as well as normal paint stripper.

 

[Randall Stevensen]

I used tape and slopped on some paint stripper and 10 minutes later using a razor blade ,the coating came off w/o a hitch.I did each side one at a time then the spine.. being paint stripper burns and I did not use gloves

That could be my problem. I tried to scrape off the coating with steel wool, which probably isn't enough. I'll try a razor blade.

 

[texastonydobbs]

Steel wool wont do it ,I would think...if so that is the hard way....
Razor blade and powder coat just peeled off

 

[SSonnentag]

Thanks for the tip on how to remove the coating. I was wondering how to remove it as well, but was afraid of sounding silly by asking.

 

[texastonydobbs]

no question is dumb ,bro ,if you dont know just ask,someone will help you out

 

[Randall Stevensen]

So, I've successfully removed the coating from my knife using paint stripper and a razor blade. Since the paint stripper is toxic, what should I use to clean the knife and make it safe for food prep and other things?

 

[1066vik]

dawn dish soap?