Remove Firesteel ramp on Bark River Bravo 1

[joolz40]

Greetings
This is my first post on this forum, and I hope I chose the right category to post. Anyway, here goes ... I recently purchased a Bark River Bravo 1 and have come to the conclusion that I do not like the firesteel ramp. I am aware that BRKT can remove the ramp for you if you send the knife to them. I live in the UK and it could be many weeks before the knife returns if I choose this option. I was wondering therefore if anyone has attempted to remove the ramp themselves and if so, what pointers / tips they could offer ?. Thanks for any input !. Regards, Joolz

 

[stormshadow]

This probably isn't the correct forum for this post, so it may get moved. That being said, just use a grinding wheel and take it off. Go slow, and dunk the blade in water every couple seconds so it doesn't get too hot.

 

[markpmc]

... Go slow, and dunk the blade in water every couple seconds so it doesn't get too hot.

Yep just take your time. Stay within your skill set. You know I think the bravo looks GREAT with a bit of gimping in place of the ramp

 

[knarfeng]

Lets look for someplace better.
How's about the Maintenance and Tinkering Forum?
Moving there now...

Forum > Knife Specific Discussion > Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment

 

[Komitadjie]

Yep, removing it with a grinder is entirely possible. Belt grinder is quite a bit better than a wheel-type and will leave a more standard scratch pattern, but doing it to rough shape with a grinding wheel, then using a hand block to work the last bit down and even out the scratch pattern is also entirely do-able.

And even if you DO manage to get a scruffy-looking job, they can fix 'er for you at the Spa.