Question about refinishing knives.

[Wade Egan]

Hello,

I recently purchased a knife from a catalog based on the shape of the full tang blade. I want to modify the factory knife in a more 'sci-fi' way. However, I'm not so sure how to get the finish off of the original so I can get the look I really want for the blade. I'm talking about the writing AND the camo pattern if possible. I don't want to just paint it as the paint will come off with repeated use and I'm hoping it ha some close ups, if you know what I mean.

Here's a photo (sorry about the web cam!):
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/wadesongs/Photo24.jpg

 

[fuelish]

I would use a wire wheel on a grinder just enough to remove the camo and then finish the blade like I wanted. If you want a high finish, wet sand with fine grit then polish out either by hand or with a buffing wheel and rouge,

 

[SmilingOtter]

That would do it. So would sand- or bead-blasting it, if you know anyone with access to the equipment.

 

[darthinvictus]

Beadblasting can be a bit more forgiving for the first-timer

 

[BigJoe88]

oh yeah the wire wheel should definitely get it, you'll have to resharpen it afterward though.

 

[Wade Egan]

Sweet! Thanks for the tips guys. This knife is bad ass by the way. Very hefty and well weighted. I just went out in the front yard and stuck it in a tree three times in a row from 15 feet. It went in deep!

I'll post pics when I'm done with the mod.


W.E.

 

[darthinvictus]

Please be careful when holding the badass kinfe that went in a tree 3 inches against the rapidly turning wire wheel. Accidents happen so fast you rarely even know whats happening till the event is over.

 

[roninpredator]

can you tell me where you got the knife from?
I have been looking for one of those S&W homeland security knives for a friend of mine that insists on buying mine. I have looked for one for him but I can only find the black version .
thanks
L.B.

 

[Wade Egan]

I am a Rothco dealer, so I purchased this one directly. I think you can search Rothco and find one. Or, if you like I can get one for you no problem. PM or email me about it if you like. I might be able to beat the standard prices out there on this, too.

wadeegan@mac.com


Best,

W.E.

 

[roninpredator]

I am a Rothco dealer, so I purchased this one directly. I think you can search Rothco and find one. Or, if you like I can get one for you no problem. PM or email me about it if you like. I might be able to beat the standard prices out there on this, too.

wadeegan@mac.com


Best,

W.E.

Thanks for the info I've juts sent you an email.)

 

[LizardJedi]

Is that the titanium powder coated version? I've been looking for one of those for a while (my friend has a green one and now I want one )

If its powder coat... grinder wheel will be best. Once that stuff gets scratched it comes off relatively easily. You might even get away with using a grinder bit on a dremel (if you don't mind chewing up a couple bits...)