Strippers, rubbers and getting off (the coating)

Iboschi

Iboschi

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Okay, I hate coated blades but recently got a super deal on a Scrapyard Yardhook and couldn't pass it up. I really love the knife but would like to strip it.

I stripped and then rubbed the coating off of a Cold Steel 12 inch Machete once and the result wasn't optimal. The blade looked acceptable but the handles seemed to separate a little bit from the blade, just where the stripper pulled the coating off under the handle where it met the blade. I basically tried to get every last bit of coating off. I would say this is an inevitability with any rubber handled knife that gets a full stripping.

So, when it comes to Res-C stripper jobs, does anyone have any advice to impart or any pictures of a well stripped knife? I don't want to repeat the work on the Cold Steel Machete and have the handles come away from the blade at all. Should I just leave a touch of coating where the handles meet the blade or is there some other trick?
 
The rubber handle on your Cold Steel machete is not the same as the Resiprene-C Scrap Yard uses on its knives. I've stripped Scrap Yard knives before and have gotten some stripper on the handles, didn't even wash or wipe them off until the coating was off. I'll just say that Res-C can pretty much be considered as tough as micarta or G10 when it comes to reacting with strippers (at least the strippers I've used). Don't worry about the handle being damaged or pulling away from the blade, it won't happen.
 
safetyman said:
The rubber handle on your Cold Steel machete is not the same as the Resiprene-C Scrap Yard uses on its knives. I've stripped Scrap Yard knives before and have gotten some stripper on the handles, didn't even wash or wipe them off until the coating was off. I'll just say that Res-C can pretty much be considered as tough as micarta or G10 when it comes to reacting with strippers (at least the strippers I've used). Don't worry about the handle being damaged or pulling away from the blade, it won't happen.
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+1 res C makes some great handles, I really wish busse would use more of it on their choppers.
 
I don't think it was the rubber handles that was the issue with the CS Machete. The stripper pulled the coating off just under the handles and that was what the handles were glued to. If you take away the point of attachment you're left with handles that are just a touch off the blade. I don't think I was clear in my first post about the physics of it. Is there any way to avoid this or are the handles really that different that they'll not allow for any stripper to penetrate beneath them?
 
Iboschi said:
I don't think it was the rubber handles that was the issue with the CS Machete. The stripper pulled the coating off just under the handles and that was what the handles were glued to. If you take away the point of attachment you're left with handles that are just a touch off the blade. I don't think I was clear in my first post about the physics of it. Is there any way to avoid this or are the handles really that different that they'll not allow for any stripper to penetrate beneath them?
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Scrap Yard molds the Res-C over the tang of their knives. They won't come loose because of the stripper.
 
Iboschi said:
I don't think it was the rubber handles that was the issue with the CS Machete. The stripper pulled the coating off just under the handles and that was what the handles were glued to. If you take away the point of attachment you're left with handles that are just a touch off the blade. I don't think I was clear in my first post about the physics of it. Is there any way to avoid this or are the handles really that different that they'll not allow for any stripper to penetrate beneath them?
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resC is tight around the handle, it squeezes the steel tang. even if you do remove the coating under it the handle will just fill the space. I think you are giving this too much thought lol, many people (including myself) have stripped them with no problems with the handle.
 
Alright, points taken. I would really like to see some photos of where the handles meet the blades from anyone who has stripped anything with a res-c handle. PRETTY PLEASE!
 
Sorry but I don't have any pics...I sold off my Scrap Yard knives some time ago. Just take my word for it, the handles will not get damaged from the stripper. Here's a snip from the Scrapyard website:

"Resiprene C Handle

(Think of it as an all-terrain truck tire with better chemical resistance)

Resiprene C was made famous as a handle material when it was used on the Busse Combat Basics. Respirene C, these handles have all the advantages of rubber handles without any of the disadvantages. They are comfortable, shock absorbing, slip resistant when wet, and provide insulation from the cold. Unlike Kraton, Resiprene C is a Non-hygroscopic material which means that it will neither "take on" or "emit" fluids. This quality not only gives them unparalleled durability but makes them extremely easy to keep clean as dirt will simply not stick to them. It is impervious to salt water, petroleum based chemicals and is much more resistant to higher and colder temps than is Kraton. Resiprene C is likewise impervious to the powerful insect repellant, DEET. It is so amazingly tough and durable that Busse stands as the only company to have ever put a Lifetime Guarantee on a rubber handle. All Scrap Yard handles are fully textured to supply a slip-resistant purchase in any grip configuration. So, whether you hold the blade in a saber grip, reverse grip, upside down grip, side grip, or whatever which way you are required to hold it for your particular application, you will be assured of having a secure hold."

So, in the unlikely event that something does happen to the handles, you should be covered by the warranty...just sayin' :).
 
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