Knife Painting - A do or don't?

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I've been wanting to get my rifle done with a few nice little accessories I have for it, including my optics and some mags. Obviously Cerakoting a fixed blade wouldn't cause many, if any issues, other than some possibly deterioration of the brandings below the new layer of heat paint. However, I'm looking to Cerakote a folder and don't know what issues may arise.

I'm specifically thinking about Cerakoting a Fox 479 karambit. There are issues I can see arising, mostly coming from if the applicator applies too much Cerakote.

Do any of you have your knives painted, if so, what have you used? Have any of you had yours Cerakoted or Duracoated?

Thanks in advance,
Grim.
 
I wouldn't think the coating would add too much area or friction for a FOX K bit, just watch what you coat...bearings etc.
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Make sure you paint off the areas of interfacing metals (bearings, pivot hole inside) with nail polish or something of that nature on the blade and handle side. The ceracote or simmilar is a really thin coat that will not build up too much material to cause blade rubbing. If it is very think I'd say it was done wrong.
 
I have only got knives coated with black t and green t by Walter birdsong. It was very thin. No probs at all and increased lubricity by a lot. You might just want to mask off the pivot area, or sand it afterward. I would probably get it coated then knock down the coating with very fine sandpaper afterward, where it's needed. Shouldn't be a problem man.
 
ev13wt said:
Make sure you paint off the areas of interfacing metals (bearings, pivot hole inside) with nail polish or something of that nature on the blade and handle side. The ceracote or simmilar is a really thin coat that will not build up too much material to cause blade rubbing. If it is very think I'd say it was done wrong.
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Hey! Cerakote is made specifically to be applied very thin. Cerakote is a ceramic based paint and is usually heat treated afterwards.

It's an awesome product, and I know a few people who've had their guns custom Cerakoted.(In fact, LMT, the manufacturer of the M6A2 Cerakotes their rifles as a final touch) Despite being applicated so thinly (Cant remember the specifics off-the-top) it holds very well!

Even with that said, thank you for your input! There's no harm in help.
 
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