micahtbyrd

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  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    3. Stonewash BK?

    quote: Originally posted by loonybin:Here is what my son wanted done to his Rift: link to full size imageI'll post more photos later today in the photo forum. I just have enough time on my lunc...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    2. Benchmade Knives & Rescue Tools
    3. Stonewash BK?

    quote: Originally posted by Po:Oh, that Volli turned out quite nice, Micah. Thanks... I love benchmade satin, but since I stonewashed my fisrt, I can't stop...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    3. Stonewash BK?

    quote: Originally posted by ryxlyx:EXCELLENT!! Now just drop that tip a 16th"-- too high anyway haha-- Thanks. The worst part about stonwashing is how it blunts the tip. I waited to do my 940 ...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    2. Benchmade Knives & Rescue Tools
    3. Stonewash BK?

    This thread had me all charged up, so I took my new to me user volli and gave it the acid stonewash treatment. Deassisted, and removed the safety. I did a 10 hr soak in a I think its 12 or 15 % m...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    2. Benchmade Knives & Rescue Tools
    3. Stonewash BK?

    quote: Originally posted by loonybin:Well, my boys didn't like the lighter patina from the 50/50 mix, so I used the acid at full strength (31.45%) for 20hrs and then tumbled it in the dryer with t...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    3. Stonewash BK?

    I have not experienced any I'll affect from acid etching or stone washing. In my experience acid etching generally helps protect by putting a layer of patina per say over the surface. I soaked my...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    2. Benchmade Knives & Rescue Tools
    3. Stonewash BK?

    Worst part about stonewashing is the painful resharpening...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    3. Stonewash BK?

    Use nail polish to protect any areas that you don't want etched, like the pivot, and any area that touches the axis lock. Muratic acid is already diluted most of the time its 12% I believe. PCB w...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    3. Stonewash BK?

    Smooth rocks work best... I'm sure anything will scratch the blade, I would stick with smooth to avoid chipping the blade edge on a sharp rock vs a smooth rounded edge... Vinegar will do nothing s...

  • micahtbyrd commented,

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    2. Benchmade Knives & Rescue Tools
    3. the 710 prototype

    I know where a 710 proto is right now... A knife shop in Rockford ill has one. I think they had $350 on it. Condition was decent not perfect. They also had a carbon fiber 705 kotm. And they had ...