Will there be a satin version of the WAKI

If there's a satin version I'll be in X2.
I learned my lesson by only ordering one of the M9LE. :(
 
I'd get one also... Keep it as a collector knife and use the standard model for fun;-)
 
Assuming the won't be a satin version, how much work would it take to strip one and put a satin finish on it? IIRC, SR-101 does not have the same dimpling underneath the coating as INFI. Really, won't it just take a little "elbow grease" to get a satin finish?
 
on_the_edge said:
Assuming the won't be a satin version, how much work would it take to strip one and put a satin finish on it? IIRC, SR-101 does not have the same dimpling underneath the coating as INFI. Really, won't it just take a little "elbow grease" to get a satin finish?
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One thing that works well (after you've stripped it, the easy part) is a course 3M wheel on your drill: poor man's buffing wheel. (Or maybe a buffing disk on an angle grinder? I haven't tried that method though). Then move to a fine wheel then a scotchbrite wheel, maybe half an hour, 45 minutes depending on how rough it is starting out. You can get a super nice finish this way, as nice or nicer than most standard finishes, but not as uniformly perfect as a $500 custom.

$30 for a second hand bench grinder and another few bucks for the right wheels may be money well spent if you'd rather get it done quicker, and have a shiny new-ish tool to show for it :D
 
I've stripped a few Rats. The SR101 wasn't difficult to get a nice finish on - easier than INFI and no dimples!

Use a chemical stripper for the coating, fine sandpaper for hand paper, and rubbing compound for buff. It looks pretty good actually.
 
SATIN for me! I need one to match my AK!!!

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Paddling_man said:
I've stripped a few Rats. The SR101 wasn't difficult to get a nice finish on - easier than INFI and no dimples!

Use a chemical stripper for the coating, fine sandpaper for hand paper, and rubbing compound for buff. It looks pretty good actually.
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Thats funny my Bandicoot had dimples but has a black res-c grip I never got it where I wanted it as it was a user but def has dimples under the coating. Was a PAIN to get any kind of finish on at all.
 
barrabas74 said:
Thats funny my Bandicoot had dimples but has a black res-c grip I never got it where I wanted it as it was a user but def has dimples under the coating. Was a PAIN to get any kind of finish on at all.
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Hmmm, maybe an INFIcoot in Bandicoot clothing??? The janitor has been known to drink you know...
 
That LE waki handle photo looks like it would match satin real well.
Sorta looks like the same handle material on the M9LE, wasn't that black micarta and satin?
To me it would make sense if the Waki LE matched the M9LE finish.
 
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