jokrswylde
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Just in case this question is asked periodically and you guys are tired of answering, i tried search, and I sought advice from Santi who has some gorgeous blades that he has "customized". Here is the question I posed to Santi with his reply..
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokrswylde
Hey Santi- Hopefully my Fusion Steel Heart will arrive within a few days, and I was going to try to personalize my older Steelheart-e. Do you think the method you described of using acetone will remove the coating from the SH-e? If so, do you think it would damage the coloring of the micarta scales? Don't know if you've ever submerged micarta in acetone or not, but any advice you could give is appreciated. -Seth
Hi Seth,
Few points . . .
1. I'm pretty sure the acetone will do the same on your SH-e. BUT . . .
2. It's a smooth coat or CRINKLE coat? From what I knew the surface underneath the crinkle coat is not smooth, but rather rough. So' you'll have to do a lot more work on it, and most likely, you'll have to use a grinder to do it right. BE CAREFUL!
There's BUSSE forum at the BladeForums.com, might worthwhile to ask there.
3. I'm not so sure how the acetone will effect the Micarta handle. But I would wrap it very carefully with the 3M duct tape - just in case.
Hope this help!
Best,
Santi.
Can you guys give any more advice?Is the surface under the crinkle on teh sh-e rough vs. smooth? will acetone damage the micarta? I have bracticed on a becker with good results..
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokrswylde
Hey Santi- Hopefully my Fusion Steel Heart will arrive within a few days, and I was going to try to personalize my older Steelheart-e. Do you think the method you described of using acetone will remove the coating from the SH-e? If so, do you think it would damage the coloring of the micarta scales? Don't know if you've ever submerged micarta in acetone or not, but any advice you could give is appreciated. -Seth
Hi Seth,
Few points . . .
1. I'm pretty sure the acetone will do the same on your SH-e. BUT . . .
2. It's a smooth coat or CRINKLE coat? From what I knew the surface underneath the crinkle coat is not smooth, but rather rough. So' you'll have to do a lot more work on it, and most likely, you'll have to use a grinder to do it right. BE CAREFUL!
There's BUSSE forum at the BladeForums.com, might worthwhile to ask there.
3. I'm not so sure how the acetone will effect the Micarta handle. But I would wrap it very carefully with the 3M duct tape - just in case.
Hope this help!
Best,
Santi.
Can you guys give any more advice?Is the surface under the crinkle on teh sh-e rough vs. smooth? will acetone damage the micarta? I have bracticed on a becker with good results..
