Just some BK14 Pron

K9-Handler

K9-Handler

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I had a Forum member contact me about doing a polished BK14, I had one in stock so I started this project that I thought I'd share. He's "considering" the purchase as I write this.

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I made up a set of shortened scales, since what's the point of polishing the handle if you're just going to cover it up??? :D

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Though I seem to be doing a lot of polishing lately, frankly, I hate it. I like machines to do the work, not my elbow.

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That looks very interesting and I can't imagine how much work that was, even though I prefer a satin finish in a working blade.
 
That looks great. I really like the contrast. Did you make the scales from sratch, or shorten the stock ones?
 
I do like the shiny ones...I just beat my knives up to much to put all that work in them LOL


I REALLY like the short scales, looks like modded zytel??

I may have to do that to a set.

This gent shouldn't consider it too long, thats a nice looking blade for sure.
 
Thumper99 said:
That looks great. I really like the contrast. Did you make the scales from sratch, or shorten the stock ones?
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thrillbilly said:
I REALLY like the short scales, looks like modded zytel??
I may have to do that to a set.
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Yeah, they are the stock scales. I like to open up the lanyard hole on the factory scales for the -14, and when I was drilling out this set one of them got caught on the drill and cracked. Make lemonade out of lemons, I always say, and added, "Oh, I meant to do that!" :D

Not much happening in Beckerworld this morning, pouring rain here, so I figured I'd share the latest trick.
 
tman038 said:
looks pretty nice. what do you use to polish it?
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Media blasted the factory finish off, then did lots of wet sanding, finishing with a buffing wheel. Tried using my reloading brass vibratory tumbler to make it shinier, but it didn't work. It actually dulled the finish slightly and I had to use the buffing wheel again.
 
That is a good looking little 14. A few more of these polished up ones and your fore arms are gonna look like Popeye.
 
K9-Handler said:
You mean...they don't now??? :eek:
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They do, but not from sanding knives. I also couldn't help but notice your right is larger......

:D

BTW I love these 'blasted zytel scales. I will have to round up some of mine and send them to ya, have a great feel and I like the matte finish.
 
thrillbilly said:
I also couldn't help but notice your right is larger......:D
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But I'm left-handed ! (seriously)

BTW I love these 'blasted zytel scales. I will have to round up some of mine and send them to ya, have a great feel and I like the matte finish.
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Send 'em along. It takes about all of 20 seconds per set, but makes a world of difference in the hand.


Oh, BTW. The Forum member "considered" long and hard and this knife has a new home. :thumbup:
 
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