Question about cerakote Busse knives - update

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itadakimasu

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Hey guys,
I have quick questions regarding the knives with a Cerakote finish.

Are they coated with the handles on? Is there any kind of coating under the handle scales?

Thanks in advance,
itadakimasu
 
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Yes, coated over the handles, no idea about anything under the scales as I don't think anyone has had a reason to remove the handles to check? :confused: The three I had were pretty well sealed up by the cerakote covering the scale to handle area anyhow, so it shouldn't be a problem.
 
Thanks for the reply. I sent an email to busse several days ago, when I get an answer I will update this thread.
 
The Shark Face ASH-1 i have, looks like its been Cerakoted with handle on it.
 
As promised, here is the update.

Today I had time to remove the rivets. Underneath the scales I found some spots of rust. The surface seemed to be blasted, but I am not sure. If it was blasted, then I think it's for the cerakote to stick better.
I removed the spots of rust and then brushed the surface. The last picture shows the before and after brushing quite well.

Hope this is informative to anyone interested. :)

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Happy Easter!
 
Looks like it might have just been raw decarb layer under the handles, first I have seen that on a non res-c tang. Most tangs under the handles I have seen uncoated look like big satin or your after shot. Fascinating, thanks for the pics.
 
tinfoil hat timmy said:
Please explain "brushing". Thanks.
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I used a metal brush with a Dremel.

AZTimT said:
Looks like it might have just been raw decarb layer under the handles, first I have seen that on a non res-c tang. Most tangs under the handles I have seen uncoated look like big satin or your after shot. Fascinating, thanks for the pics.
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Okay that's interesting. So decarb also feels a bit rough?

zombieassassin said:
How did you remove the pressed brass tubes?
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The tubes were not brass, but actually some other kind of silver metal. I drilled them out, works quite well.
 
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