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- Nov 14, 2011
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This is really my first time posting a pic of any of my knives. I've been lurking this forum for a while, collecting beckers along the way, and this is my first real attempt at modding one of them. I also own a 2, 7, and I just got a 16 as of last week, but I'll save those for another post. Here's the 14:
Stock:
Stripped:
Polished blade:
Patina'd handle with zytel scales:
Used a gel type stripper to get the coating off, then sanded from 220 all the way up to 2000 grit, finishing with mothers mag & aluminum polishing compound. My fingers hurt now lol. Also used a solution of white vinegar and lemon juice to patina the handle, and squared off the spine for a nice sharp ferro rod striking surface.
Cheers, gents.
Stock:
Stripped:
Polished blade:
Patina'd handle with zytel scales:
Used a gel type stripper to get the coating off, then sanded from 220 all the way up to 2000 grit, finishing with mothers mag & aluminum polishing compound. My fingers hurt now lol. Also used a solution of white vinegar and lemon juice to patina the handle, and squared off the spine for a nice sharp ferro rod striking surface.
Cheers, gents.
