ZT Mod idea, need feedback

[Niagara]

I picked up a second ZT 0200 and was thinking I would like to see that CPM 154 polished up on this one. What would be the easiest route to take of that black coating and have a polished blade?

Anyone that has done so please send pics!

Thx

 

[Tostig]

You should be able to get the coating off with paint stripper and steel wool , if not then get your sandpaper out and sand it off Now beware because under that black paint might be scratches and milling marks , which you will also have to polish out if you want a full even polish on the blade.

I've done this to other knives and machetes , its a bit of work but worth it if that's what you are looking for.

Tostig

 

[Phillip Dobson]

Search Shop Talk for "hand-rubbed blade finish", and get ready to start hand sanding. With time and patience, it will look incredible.

 

[tnt-user]

Do you want it to look like this or like a mirror?