Search

How to remove lasermarking

scsu74

May 24, 2013 15:30

I have (about to) a bone collector and the new camp perry 551. I want the lasermarking that comes stock from the factory removed from the blade. On the Camp Perry I am referring to the giant logo in the center of the blade and on the BC the actual text "bone collector" and the skull on the reverse side.

Is there an easy way to polish these off or do I need to sand blast/acid wash the blade? Appreciate any feedback, thanks!

Comments

9 comments

ryxlyx

May 24, 2013 17:08
Polish is merely an abrasive paste that is finer than the finest s'paper-- use s'paper. The etching is INTO the blade faces, not just on them. I've had a couple done and the depth varies-- you see that on LEs as well where one has bolder, more visible etching than the next one. Easily sanded (done it a couple times) but bear in mind you are sanding e'thing, not just the etch. Plus, under coated blade etchings you will (likely to your dismay) discover the original grind lines, invisible under the coating. Once you start, you'll need to take it all the way to bare metal.

Easily done, just takes time.
0
archer

May 24, 2013 18:26
What he said in the above post but why ?

You're also removing the the BM label.
0
po

May 24, 2013 22:40
I have done a few projects putting hand satin finishes on Benchmade knives. It is a lot of work. Well worth the money just to send it in and have the blade replace ($25 + S&H), or order a D2 Custom grip and swap and sell. That's what I'm doing...
0
ryxlyx

May 24, 2013 22:48
I agree w/ Po. Unless you enjoy this kind of work (I do) it really isn't worth the time. EZ yes, but time-consuming-- plus the cost of paper.
0
scsu74

May 25, 2013 01:50
quote:

Originally posted by Po:
I have done a few projects putting hand satin finishes on Benchmade knives. It is a lot of work. Well worth the money just to send it in and have the blade replace ($25 + S&H), or order a D2 Custom grip and swap and sell. That's what I'm doing...

I would just swap, but I doubt anyone would want a regular grip handle with the Camp Perry marked up blade. Maybe I'll just duracoat... I really don't care about the BM logo or anything else, rather have the annoying other markings off. Appreciate the responses!
0
fastjan

May 25, 2013 02:31
If you Duracoat the blade, please post some pics
0
scsu74

May 25, 2013 04:37
quote:

Originally posted by fastjan:
If you Duracoat the blade, please post some pics

Will do. Have a special duracoat project in the works for the bone collector blade
what do y'all think would be easier to sell, the camp perry stock blade in a regular grip hane or the camp perry blade duracoated gray in the stock grip handle?
0
professor

May 30, 2013 13:44
I'd be interested also in how the Duracoat works out. The mini BC is my favorite BM, and my EDC, but all that jibber jabber on the blade makes me crazy.

I thought about acid etching per folks' instructions on YouTube, but I think it will simply lessen the visibility of the markings and not sterilize it altogether.

Any thoughts on that from anyone? Thanks all.

Prof.
0
skimo

June 01, 2013 13:07
Better to sand if you know how, the trouble I have with that is once I start, it takes a lot to make me happy with it.
0