Removing BK14 coating?

[SuperSaiyan]

I recently purchased a Ka-Bar BK14 as my first "project" knife that I am planning on customizing somewhat. One of the first things I want to do is remove the coating that comes on the blade. Any advice on how to go about doing so and what materials/solvents to use? Thanks!

 

[DunkEm]

I recently purchased a Ka-Bar BK14 as my first "project" knife that I am planning on customizing somewhat. One of the first things I want to do is remove the coating that comes on the blade. Any advice on how to go about doing so and what materials/solvents to use? Thanks!

Check out this thread. It's got some great info.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...f-of-your-Beckers?highlight=stripping+coating

 

[skiddd]

I used an ordinary paint remover I bought at Ace Hardware. it worked great, I brushed it on and in around 30 minutes the coating pealed right off. just be careful of fumes and the fact that most of these removal products are flammable. good luck, if i can find the can of stuff I used I'll post a picture of it....

 

[TravisH]

Citristrip is excellent - http://www.wmbarr.com/citristrip/default.aspx

And welcome to the BK Moddiction. Come join the rest of us Beckerheads in the BK&T subforum - http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/827-Becker-Knife-amp-Tool

 

[JDX]

Use citristrip! The gel, not the spray. It works great. Used it on my kabar mark 1.