Stripped and pimped

[Razorsharp1986]

Hey fellas.
I just wanted to share some pictures of my recently modified BK11. I've put a custom (by me ) Olive-wood handle on it long time ago, and just a couple of days back I finished jimping it and stripping the coating off the blade. The jimping came out a little weird and crooked, but I don't care; it is still very functional and allows me to strike a fire-steel without damaging/using the edge. The stripped blade looks sexy too.

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[Widerstand]

Very good looking!!! What did you use to do the jimping?

 

[Razorsharp1986]

Very good looking!!! What did you use to do the jimping?

Thanks! ^_^
I used a Dremel, with the small cutting disc bit. It cut through the steel easy, but every little movement would have rather noticeable consequences, and since I was a little under the influence..... well, came out a little funny, but w/e

 

[cut it out]

looks good, been trying to figure what to do for wood handle myself. I did the same mods on:thumbup: mine but used paracord handle. you gonna put a patina on it to?

 

[Razorsharp1986]

looks good, been trying to figure what to do for wood handle myself. I did the same mods on:thumbup: mine but used paracord handle. you gonna put a patina on it to?

Thanks again. I also debated for a while as to which wood to choose for my scales. I really like to work with olive wood, plus it looks nice, so it was no brainer for me. There are many good types of woods though, it's worth looking into it.
Man, the patina thing is a dilema for me. I just can't decide if I want the really dirty, patina=ish look, or just the look of bare, yet shiny/oily blade. I'm thinking that once I get a little bored, I'll probably put a vinegar patina.

 

[willworship]

Thanks! ^_^
I used a Dremel, with the small cutting disc bit. It cut through the steel easy, but every little movement would have rather noticeable consequences, and since I was a little under the influence..... well, came out a little funny, but w/e

It's tricky to keep it all clean when not under the influence! That disc wants to dance all over the place. I've found that the Dremel extension makes it a lot easier.

 

[dannyboom18]

how did you get the paint off? haha

 

[dcbowtecher]

Thanks! ^_^
I used a Dremel, with the small cutting disc bit. It cut through the steel easy, but every little movement would have rather noticeable consequences, and since I was a little under the influence..... well, came out a little funny, but w/e

:thumbup:Razorsharp, good job!..... The good thing is, it isn't perfect and is a little funny. Kinda like, due to familiar angles and consequential GRINDS, most of us are born as a result of a TOOL making every little {or big} movement and it does have very noticeable consequences... e.g. that being US being granted LIFE!!!!.... and it's very likely somebody(ies) was definitely under the influence. Actually imperfections are within themselves perfect in a convexed sort of way. It's YOUR work man. BE PROUD OF IT!!.....So keep up the good work!!!

 

[Razorsharp1986]

:thumbup:Razorsharp, good job!..... The good thing is, it isn't perfect and is a little funny. Kinda like, due to familiar angles and consequential GRINDS, most of us are born as a result of a TOOL making every little {or big} movement and it does have very noticeable consequences... e.g. that being US being granted LIFE!!!!.... and it's very likely somebody(ies) was definitely under the influence. Actually imperfections are within themselves perfect in a convexed sort of way. It's YOUR work man. BE PROUD OF IT!!.....So keep up the good work!!!

Thanks fella!
I really appreciate your entire post! Love the humor too! :thumbup:
I agree with you also. I love the knife way more now that I messed around with it. It is good to know that absolutely nobody has a knife EXACTLY like it. I also don't mind the little imperfections; we're all imperfect, life ain't perfect and it is what it is.
Also, I would like to add that even without the coating, the blade doesn't rust whatsoever, and I don't really take care of it (oil it once a week maybe). It is surprising, especially since it is extremely humid lately, and I use the knife A LOT.
Again, thanks, and keep 'em sharp, Razor Sharp.

 

[Razorsharp1986]

how did you get the paint off? haha

I used acetone, and while it did work for the most of it, I also had to use some sandpaper for the difficult spots. The spine was all weird on me, so I decided to teach it a lesson and took the Dremel (using the sandpaper bit) to it.