Becker BK16 Customization Part 1! Stripped Coating, added Micarta Scales!

Thanks to my buddy Gabriel over at The Last Huntsman Outdoors. He sparked my love for Becker Knives, and knofe customization in general, so go check his channel out. For this transformation, I used a few things. An old baking pan with tin foil Overton for an easy cleanup and reuse. Jascos Paint and Apoxy Stripper. Some random scraping tools from the workbench. Some Apple Cider Vinager. and a little TLC. The end result is just the knife just stripped and added the new scales. No polishing, no buffing wheel and no resharpening, YET!
Link for Micarta Scales on Blade HQ:
www.bladehq.co...
Jascos Paint and Apoxy Remover:
www.homedepot....
Again, guys, great at home DIY project and a great way to customize other blades you may have from an Esee to a RAT 7! you guys are capable of customizing almost any blade to your liking.
If anyone needs to get ahold of me, I have a main email for my channel listed below, and I appreciate you watching my channel guys!
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[@agaig9812]

Nice work! Enjoyed the step by step process too. 👍

[@HeavySetTactical409]

@@agaig9812 thanks a lot mane!

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Good video. I really like my BK16, too. I don't see a need to strip the coating that's on the tang/handle. The coating seems pretty good in there, but yeah, I also like for the blade to be slicker than that original coating.

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

*Micarta scales: in this damn California everything is unhealthy and causes cancer! But the unhealthiest is Newsom.*

[@vanman724]

Your knife is now "organic" since you used "organic" apple cider vinegar? Lord...

[@rmaram0978]

Que bonito perro saludos

[@rodneydyer351]

Great video and it looks awesome. Looking forward to part 2.

[@davidlagno7717]

I think that circle mark is a finger print from the oil on your finger before you acid washed it. I always wipe mine with alcohol and use gloves before dropping it in acid. Just a thought because I know from experience.

[@davidlagno7717]

I've had my bk-16 for over a decade now. It's my favorite fixed blade. I'm glad to see someone still enjoying one when there are newer options available by Becker. I've done the same mods and grinded my spine and reprofiled the blade.Micarta scales were the best upgrade. I love how I can just thump on that thing and it's indestructible.

[@tymesho]

I'm a newbie with this, Why do you strip the textured coating? Thanks for any answer. (I get the scale switch.)

[@TheSpoovy]

Maybe because those coatings increase friction when cutting. I always remove them for this reason. Also people like a more "natural" look.

[@gallowsgradient]

Last time I used the spray Jasco, it didn't make the coating bubble. I think Becker might have changed their coating.

[@HeavySetTactical409]

Yea I thought about that Mayne since mine is brand new maybe they did, cause it was a b**** to get off haha

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Looks good buddy, I like the look