MTech mt- 151 Trailmaster knife Coating Removal - STUNNING!!!!!!!!

Here is a quick video of the hours spent trying to remove the black coating from my MTech Trailmaster knife , ( MT-151 ),to make it look more like the Cold Steel Trailmaster.
My ultimate goal was to try and remove the coating on the Ontario SP10 Marine Raider ( but wanted to practice on a much cheaper blade ).’
I have not made up my mind on that just yet .
We shall see ,.....
Overall I know this could of been a little bit better , but I am still pretty proud of the outcome .
Was very therapeutic for me haha .
Stay safe as always Everyone 🤠

[@morganacanon]

I see this is an old video, but I just finished my 151 and thought I'd share what I did different. I polished my guard, but only the blade side and edge. Under the coating the guard has those same ridges. So I wrapped 100 grit paper over a putty knife and sanded it until the ridges were gone. Then is worked my way down to 1500 grit. Then I used mag wheel polish to shine it up. I taped it off to start working the blade. I have a bench sander, so that helped alot. Once the lines were gone I sanded down to 325. At that point I went a different route than you. I used 325 grit mesh sanding disc on a 6 inch random orbital sander. The end result looks like a stone wash finish. I was suprised how smooth the finished product was. Thanks for showing us your process. Watching your video gave me the nertz to try it myself. Lol I love that cheap knife now

[@tubes5150]

That sounds so awesome!!! Thanks for letting me ( us ) know . I know that mine would of been so much better had I used real tools …. But I just used my only God Given instruments ( my hands ) . I remember doing this . Every tine someone asks me about it my hands and right arm start to hurt again haha 😂 Hurts So Good though as I am still very proud of the turnout . ( I did other coating removals after this that when you get a chance check out ). Happy New Year 🎆

[@jorgefernandez6407]

I never knew you could do that! That baby looks GOOD!!!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Done well. The CS though isn't supposed to reflect.

[@sackett68]

Just heard about your loss from Donnie B All day. Sorry to hear it. Stay strong brother. Sending prayers.😥😥

[@tubes5150]

sackett68 Thank you so much . That really means so much to us here at the Ol C Bop residence . Going to miss my little buddy ..... Always . We were so blessed to of had him . Stay well .

[@jimver2145]

Brilliant work!

[@tubes5150]

Thanks so much for watching 🤠

[@TheNuttyKnifeGuy]

Dbad mentioned the loss of your dog. I've been their, brother. You'll get through the pain and have lots of good memories. You have my heartfelt sympathy.

[@tubes5150]

TheNuttyKnifeGuy Thank you so much ! That means so much to me ( us ). Really going to miss that little fella . Stay well .

[@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc]

Hard work my friend. Very beautiful piece. 👍

[@tubes5150]

Thanks for clicking the link . I don’t know why I leave them since most people won’t haha . But I figure if they really want to see the progress stages , here it is . Boring . But fun . The best part is the outcome . Very Therapeutic too !!!!

[@schalkundrauch5125]

Wow the mirrorpolish looks amazing on the M- tech 151. Looks BETTER than the Cold Steel.

[@tubes5150]

That is precisely what my wife said . She is not into knives or anything weapons related , but she did say that the MTech is a lot prettier now than the CS Trailmaster. Then I told her the price difference. Yeah she just about threw up 🤮 . Haha Thanks for watching.

[@sigmanarchery54]

That turned out really nice great job. 👍🏼🔪🇺🇸

[@tubes5150]

Thank you so much. Now still trying to decide if I want to do the same thing to the Ontario SP-10 . ( now that I know what it entails ). Maybe next year ???? I’d like to have a back up just in case . I know that there is a reason for the black coating . It serves a purpose . But I’m not too worried about my knife reflecting off the sun while hiding in a jungle . 1- that is what the sheath is for haha . And 2- I want my would be attackers to be aware that I’m carrying something long sharp and pointy haha . Anyway ...,,, haha haha I might try it again . We shall see . Thanks again for being here . Stay well 🤠

[@schalkundrauch5125]

I love this knive👍.

[@tubes5150]

I heard it’s a hard knife to find now . I don’t get it : MTech has like 4 or 5 really awesome blades , and they are like impossible to locate . I say forget all the other MTech designs, and focus more on those particular 4 or 5 . Their sales would skyrocket!!! I’m going to do a video soon of the ones I’m talking about . Stay tuned ...... PS - I really don’t like doing videos on knives that are not really available. But they are good to have just in case someone finds one on eBay or something , they can come over to my Channel and click on a video for reference. Know what I mean ? Thanks for watching 🤠

[@donavantew8278]

That’s really cool. It’s really looks balls out brother. I really enjoyed this video. Who’s with me

[@tubes5150]

I’m ALWAYS WITH YOU 🤠

[@steveharley7537]

Awesome job on that blade. Looks great.

[@tubes5150]

Thanks so much for watching. I think my arms are Still Sore after all that sanding haha 😂 Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend 🤠

[@cliffdenny5680]

Cool high polished blade!

[@tubes5150]

Thank you so much 🤠

[@scottf.3808]

looking good my friend....Nice job...Good stuff....

[@tubes5150]

Thanks so much !! Very Therapeutic I tell you . Now I’m still trying to decide if I really want to try this on the Ontario SP-10 . It was an easy decision with the MTech ( they are rather cheap and ready available). But if I screw up the SP-10 , that’s a horse of a different color ( no pun intended) haha . Not so cheap and Not so available. Hmmmmmmmmm..... Stayyyyyyy Tuned ...... And Stayyyyyy Safe as Always 🤠

[@Maurice76746]

Thanks for the info cowboy, very helpful.

[@tubes5150]

Maurice Clemons Thank you for watching . Hope you stop by again soon . Stay safe as always 🤠

[@donavantew8278]

Awesome job my friend. Looks amazing. Job well done my brother, well done 👍 indeed. Another classic video from da man.

[@tubes5150]

Thanks a million brother !!!! What a week !! I’ll fill you in on a email . But just know that I’m so glad we are thru with September. Haha haha . Moving forward. Soldiering On . All Is Good 🙏🙏🙏🙏🐶🙏

[@jessewatt5528]

Looks amazing great job

[@tubes5150]

Thanks brother …. If only the MTech had a SS hand guard. Oh well . Can’t have it all . Haha 😂 Hey did you see my new Custom knife sneak Peek video yesterday?? I posted a short . I have numerous custom knives but they are all based off of one knife style . This new one is 100 % my idea . Inspired by 3 of my favorites- rolled into one . Let me know what you think . It’s called The Cowboy Combat Knife and it will be available for anyone and everyone. Hand Made by one fine blacksmith. The dude is brilliant!!!!!! Thanks brother . Check it out when you can .

[@jgbullen]

To toss something new into the mix I just bought and received the lowest end and cheapest at $ 9.99 Mora knife made. When I used to get wet a lot, if it wasn't a Mora, it was a Nimrod that I went under with. I don't know why I waited so long to get a new Mora, but it comes out of the box shave sharp, and if you only use it to open mail get one

[@tubes5150]

I actually do have the a Companion . It is very similar to my Cold Steel Finn Hawk ( without looking I think that’s the one ). And a couple months ago , I won a survival bag / kit , and there was a Mora included . Awesome little knife !! Especially at THAT price haha .

[@steellovingyou8673]

Hi Cowboy CBop. Looks great , you need to look into the reflection and ask who's the fairest of them all. Thanks again for a great video . Thanks your friend Jim

[@tubes5150]

Steel Lovingyou Hahahahahahaha I’m afraid I won’t like the answer .... The mirror will say “ DBAD “ !!! Hahahahahahahahaha

[@steellovingyou8673]

@@tubes5150 No Sh🗡t it will say the Nepalese Kukri Gladius , that thing is the Fairest of all for Sure.

[@tubes5150]

Finally have a moment to play on KZbin for a little bit . It’s about 7 am here ( little after ). Ralph is doing well . Trying to give him his meds isn’t easy though . I don’t know how he does it ! I’ll send you email ....... Thanks so much for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers . Sincerely appreciate you big time !

[@donavantew8278]

The Mtech shines better than the cold steel. That’s awesome 😎

[@tubes5150]

I’m just so darn attracted to those shiny blades . I know the black serves a purpose but I’m not afraid of the “ glare on the blade “ while hiding in the jungle . Shoot !! I would want my attackers to be aware that I’m carrying haha haha . Seriously... For what I paid for ( MTech 151 ), it’s ok that I did this . I could always get another . ( even though the price did increase from Like $25 to $45 ). I knew that would happen sooner or later . And so did you !!! People don’t listen !!! Anyway -- Now I wanted to do this same thing with the Ontario SP-10 . Still undecided. THAT one isn’t cheap . And NOT Always ready available. ( I’d like a back up just in case ). Hmmmmmmmm..... Decisions Decisions haha .

[@donavantew8278]

Cowboy C Bop I just put a mirror polish on a kabar becker 7. I paid like 20 $ for at the pawn shop. It turned out really cool. I will shoot ya some pics later on. Stay safe my brother

[@tubes5150]

Donavan Tew Looking forward my brother 🤠❤️🙏🔪🎵

[@wnerko7484]

Man.as a kid I fucked up a knife stripping it with a bench grinder.wish this video was around earlier.lol.great job.it was an all black generic survival knife from the 80s.bubble compass on the cap.i tried grinding the finish off the edges to look like rambos.then I grinded it all off and had a ugly ate up blade.my dad just shook his head.yours turned out great

[@sodacan1011111111111]

Bravo Brother 🇺🇸💯 That came out great!!!!

[@tubes5150]

Redneck Renegade Thanks so much brother !!!🤠

[@jgbullen]

Wow. This is a new deal. I have removed cheap paint from pocket knives and found high grade stainless under I did this baked on truck bed liner type stuff once but had to work harder after than you did. I need a can. I have been using Kleen Strip Paint and Varnish remover. Another thing we have in common, we are attracted to shiny objects.

[@tubes5150]

John Bullen That “ 2 Great Minds “ saying is in full gear haha . Wow ! You did a bed liner ?? Lots of elbow grease , yes ??? I was more curious than anything. Could I of went a little further??? I’m not so sure . Maybe with a machine . This was “ All Hands “ on deck . Mine . Haha haha Thanks so much

[@jedhornbeakknives7448]

Cowboy you did a great job on that one! I think it looks more authentic without the paint, like a higher end knife. It's amazing how similar those two knives are! Hope all is well with you and yours!

[@tubes5150]

JED HORNBEAK KNIVES Thanks so much !!!!!! From you that really means the world to me . Sincerely appreciate that 🤠

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

great polish on the knife

[@CaseyTDuncan]

Good instruction!

[@tubes5150]

Not too bad for my first instructional video huh ?? I left out a bunch of sanding and buffing and such ( no need to bore everyone haha ). I think everyone got the gist . Thanks so much for watching and I’m still thinking about doing the same to my Ontario SP-10 . Maybe ????????? ‘‘Twas very therapeutic haha Stay safe as always 🤠

[@CaseyTDuncan]

Cowboy C Bop, you always rock it!

[@faizadawjee6350]

Any company could try to copy cold steel, but cold steel would always be original

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Good work, but sometimes I like it black! This is a good camo in the night. So sometimes "Paint it black", sometimes "Sharp it back!:-))))😎🤘I know, why it was a tiger effect. Good steel has it fenomen.

[@tubes5150]

Zigfrid Washburn Yeah I hear ya . I always wondered how one would turn out . So I figure I would try on the cheaper one . I can still buy another . One for day ... one for night haha 🤠

[@aussiepete67]

Satisfying!

[@tubes5150]

Felt good to do this . Still thinking about doing the same with my Ontario SP-10 . ‘Twas very therapeutic haha. Ralph is doing well . I’ll send you email soon with updates. Can’t Thank You enough for your thoughts and prayers 🤠❤️🙏🐶🔪

[@aussiepete67]

@@tubes5150 that's how I roll my brother... 🌞

[@tubes5150]

Pete Morrissey You definitely ROCK my Aussie Brother ! I’m trying to slip in a video at some point today . I am so behind on all this KZbin thang . I have a lot of catching up to do. Ralph is doing well . Left me a nice mess in the kitchen this morning . I didn’t get mad at all . I am actually happy that he pooped normal !! Yeyyyyyy ❤️🎈🎊🎉🐶

[@tangsoodoarnis4life]

I say you did pretty good job👍🏻👍🏻

[@tubes5150]

So sorry for the delay..... Thank you so much my brother ! ‘Twas very therapeutic haha . I’m so glad we are thru with September haha . I’ll fill you in when I can . Stay well 🤠

[@tangsoodoarnis4life]

@@tubes5150 cutting is relaxing but take your time with things and I will talk to you when the time allows it.

[@paulmyers9620]

Donnie mentioned something about your dog. Sorry to hear and my condolences to you, my brother. Take your time; well be here for you! 🔪Blade Family🗡

[@tubes5150]

Paul Myers Thank you so much Paul . That really does mean a lot to us here at the C Bop residence . Really going to miss my little buddy . Stay well .

[@jgbullen]

I had to jump in again as our sailor buddy at Preparedmind 101 is showing a limited edition large knife/ small machete you need to see. You will drool. Be well my friend.

[@tubes5150]

John Bullen I will definitely be checking it out . Thanks 🤠

[@flashforce699]

Hey what up Spike lol , I love that show . Yeah those Marks are from the " High Quality " Chinese machining. I told Donnie about these ridiculously big Bowies on BudK , I know the site is hit or miss but look for the Giant Killer Bowie , Joe Doomsday said his was like 5lbs lol and almost 1/2" thick . Yeah that reflection is becaus 1 is stainless and 1 is high carbon , but my Spyderco Resilience in 8CR13MOV gave me a mirror polish with 3000 grit sandpaper but my 511 with S30VN didnt with the same paper , weird hey ? I started at 600 grit and went up 50 grit per round till 3000 grit, I also use Windex or any glass cleaner for lubricant and it dries quick so no streaking or rusting either .

[@MovieGuy666]

My condolences on the loss of your family member, losing a pet is terrible.

[@tubes5150]

MovieGuy666 Thank You So Much . That really means so much to us . Going to miss my little buddy . Always . Stay Well .

[@donavantew8278]

This video rocks

[@stefanklaus1652]

Hello Sir I want to tell you how much I want to Express my sadness about loosing your companion, your friend, and family member your great dog, please accept my condolences about your great loss! God bless you sir❤️😥

[@tubes5150]

Stefan Klaus That means so much to us here at the C Bop residence . He is going to be sorely missed . It had been a very stressful last couple of months . We did all we could for the little guy . Thank You So Much !! Truly means a lot to us all . Stay well .

[@stefanklaus1652]

Cowboy C Bop I know it’s hard to loose someone you love Sir ❤️

[@stefanklaus1652]

Well done sir 👍🏻god bless

[@tubes5150]

God Bless You And Yours Always 🤠❤️🙏

[@stefanklaus1652]

Cowboy C Bop thank you means a lot to me Sir ❤️

[@beckystiles1754]

Great job my friend! Looks good😌 Nice and shiny. I bet it was very therapeutic.. proud of ya for trying it out. You just never know unless you try😁 have a great day C Bop she bop ❤️🔪🗡🤠

[@tubes5150]

Thank you so much 🤠 I was rather proud of the outcome . Could I of went further ???? Perhaps ( still might one day ). The big question is : Do I want to try this on the Ontario SP-10 Marine Raider ???? Hmmmmmm...... would hate to screw that one up haha . But we shall see . Hope all is well on your end . I’m so glad we are finally in October! Sept was indeed a challenging month . Just recovering now ( still a few things that are working themselves out ). Like my dog Ralph . He was in sooooo much pain ! Close call ! The entire family got together and we opted for the surgery ( he had Prostatic Abscesses). He was in the ER for a few days . Got him home yesterday. He is coming around slowly but surely . Overall I think he is doing very well . Just so damn hard trying to give him his meds . Only one is liquid form . The others are pill form . Even when I put the pill inside a treat that he likes , you see him chewing , then swallows , and THEN spits out the pill ! I don’t know how the hell he does it ! “ Chew - Chew - Chew .,.... Lick 👅 Lick 👅- Swallow ...... them Boink !! Out goes the pill “!!! He is like the Criss Angel of dogs 🐶 haha . But other than that , he is just recovering and will have his stitches removed in 10 more days . Keep the little fella in your prayers . Thanks so much 🤠🙏❤️🐶

[@beckystiles1754]

Cowboy C Bop yea idk if I’d want to try it in the Ontario personally but I know you’d do a good job! And poor guy is the the smaller dog or a bigger dog? Of course I’ll keep him in my prayers. They need affordable health care for our fur babies! My coworker had to pay over 5,000 for her dog. She had cancer in her left shoulder had to have her leg amputated. Worth it but not cheap by any means! I hope October is a better month for you. This shit show 2020 is almost over! Take care! ❤️🙏🤠

[@tubes5150]

Becky Stiles It’s the smaller dog , Ralph . He is 12 . He seems so good now . Getting back to his comical self . Follows me everywhere. He loves going for rides but he is still in recovery . He was mad quite a few times yesterday when I left without him . Haha haha . It’s so expensive!! Thank God for the family all chipping in . The bill and procedure was over expensive . Fucking Vets ! It’s like if you can’t afford the surgery , they suggest putting them down . How humane is that ?!?!?! “ Oh you can’t afford it ????? Too bad .... We will just put him down then “. Or .... “ Ok .... It’s going to be 6 Grand . You got it ??? Awesome ! He will be as good as new “!!! It’s terrible . These vets only care ( really care ) about one thing . That evil $$ !! So we made sure the doctors beach home is taken care of for a few months . Basterds I tell ya ! And No ! They Do Not Except Payment Plans !! We were expecting something like this with Ralph , cause of his age . But I really felt so bad for those people with younger dogs , who were hit by cars . Yeah ! When I was outside of the hospital waiting , at least 3 dogs had come into to the ER because they were hit by cars . What is going on ???? And that was just one day , a few hours , while I was there ! They probably see 50 cases per week . I couldn’t do that job . If I had the tools to fix someone’s pet , I’m going to fix them . Not wait until they pay ! We can always work something out . And if they don’t pay ???? Well let’s just say they could never return to my vet hospital . That’s a gamble no one should take . ( I’m venting ...... sorry )

[@tomritter493]

Looks great wish I could find one lol

[@tubes5150]

Very Therapeutic my friend . Picked a great day to do all the sanding . I’m hoping we are done now with the snow . But I gotta feeling ..........

[@jgbullen]

I have started a new project on a BUDK listed as a BK5198, I will be in touch.

[@jeffreyphillips3419]

You can see your reflection because its cheaper steel , san mai is a process an has the hard steel hagane forming the blade's edge, and the iron/stainless forming a jacket on both sides. , so no, you wont see your reflection in the san mai. San Mai is obviously a much better steel than 440 on the MTech, however it is not guaranteed to be exactly the AISI 440 series steels.

[@tubes5150]

Haha 😂 Yeah I’ve definitely learned that over the years ( well since I posted this video )…. I still don’t know much about steel only what I’ve learned here on KZbin . And taking other peoples word for it . Heck I’m still trying to figure out the different types of grinds haha 😂 Thanks so much for watching 🤠

[@dalecarpenter8828]

it seems like everyone misses the main difference ! the cold steel is carbon steel ! the M-tech is stainless steel ! the M-tech is not a clone it is a stainless steel remake of the trail master ! I like the price and stainless steel ! I have one I bought with a kydex sheath ,the sheath was $50.00 ,the knife was $20.00 ! I'm going to get exstras !

[@jamesmcgee2447]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@artislouallen1625]

That's an excellent looking job you done. How much would you charge to do another one. I would love to have one of those. I like how wide the spine of the knife is. I'm not a big fan of the coating either. I would gladly pay to have one of those.

[@elijahdimke5353]

So sorry about the dog,I’ve felt the same

[@tubes5150]

Elijah Dimke Thank you so much ! Really going to miss my little buddy . Stay well .

[@elijahdimke5353]

You to budy

[@tayloralbrecht8362]

When using the sand paper do you only go up and down or from side to side?

[@tubes5150]

Mostly side to side but all kinds of directions when it comes to those pesky areas . You will see what I mean haha . But the higher you go on the grit the better . Does not really matter what direction honestly. Good Luck !! Happy Holidays 🤠

[@roninnovastar1321]

Do you see any difference in ability as far as- strength- cutting- weight ,sharpness or feel that the more expensive trailmaster provides over the mtech ? or are they match equal in effectiveness ? Can you do a VS match ?

[@jonathandiamond6801]

Mtech is Chinese GARBAGE. The quality between that and cold steel is dramatic. Sure mtech can take edge. But it won't keep it under hard use like the cold steel. If you have san mai trailmaster it's a beast. It's nearly razor sharp and will hold up to most nearly anything. It does have a tendency to chip at the edge if you abuse it. If you stick with wood and flesh the edge holds up fine. I'd say stop being cheap and just buy the cold steel. No one ever regrets buying a trailmaster. Heck I own 2 going on 3. I also have a laredo bowie in cpm3v. Forget the cheap knives and just buy knives of quality. Cold steel lasts a lifetime of hard use if taken care of properly.

[@donavantew8278]

Thank it down to 2500 grit and she will shine

[@sackett68]

Dang!! That turned out awesome! I just need your address now so I can send you mine to do. Lol.😁😜

[@tubes5150]

sackett68 Hahaha I’m supposed to be doing the Ontario SP-10 next but I am not fully decided . But I will keep you posted . Stay safe as always my friend 🤠

[@powerplay4real174]

Come out very well. You even got the San Mai lll Cold Steel Trailmaster out to day with it. How cool is that ?

[@jonathandiamond6801]

San Mai is awesome. The first day I had it, I got like 3 cuts on my fingers. It came WICKED sharp from a factory in Japan.

[@elijahdimke5353]

I’ve been thinking about getting the trail master in San Mia,is it worth the money?

[@tubes5150]

Yes 👍🏻 Yes 👍🏻 Yes 👍🏻 I love that blade !! So Beautiful and wicked sharp . Definitely in my top 5 All Time Favorite knives -- and My # 1 Knife by Cold Steel .

[@LXT43]

Hardly worth it. At $300+ Not for a blade with the same cheap rubber handle that's found on their $40 SRK. The San Mai blade is high quality but the handle material doesn't match it and the price point.

[@kylethedalek]

Really enjoyed this video! The knives just have really nice shape and size to them very appealing. Shame the CS is £300 plus over here, and the Mtech isn’t for sale over here. I was wondering, we have spoken a lot about Rambo and Crocodile Dundee Knives. But what about other movie knives, like one Arnold had? I’m really wanting one that Clint Eastwood used and John Wayne too. Not much info is out there though (from what I have seen?)

[@tubes5150]

kylethedalek Hi ... I’m a little busy at the moment so I can’t really answer your questions . But if you want , check out my video of “ Stallone and Schwarzenegger Final Predator “ show . Haha . It was a joke conversation if they were to make a final Predator movie . ( did about a year ago ). Enjoy and I’ll get back to you when things calm here on the home front .

[@tubes5150]

I apologize.... been rather crazy busy on the home front lately . Where are you from ????

[@kylethedalek]

Cowboy C Bop no worries man, I’ve been watching a few of your older videos, I searched for the one you were taking about and ended watching others haha. And I’ve tried looking for info on knives used in westerns, but not much on Eastwood and Wayne’s. And I’m from the U.K. or Scotland to be a bit more specific, unfortunately.

[@tubes5150]

kylethedalek I have Always wanted to visit all of them ! Since childhood!!! My US Navy enlistment took me everywhere else ( Australia, Hong Kong , Japan , Philippines, Bali , Guam , Diego Garcia .....) , but never The UK or Scotland . Now when I departed the Navy , during the Gulf war crisis back in 91 , I flew to Ireland . Our plane was having problems . After spending 6 long hours at the airport, they decided to put us all up in a hotel . As soon as we checked in , I went to my room , the phone rings . They said “ report to the lobby with your bags . The plane is ready “. Are you kidding me ??????????’ Hey ! I was in a rush to get home but I always wanted to see Ireland 🇮🇪. So I was pretty happy about being stranded there for a night . Nope ! Off we went haha . Anyway.... just thought I’d share that . I’m on my 3 rd cup of coffee haha . Here is the link to my Stallone and Schwarzenegger Final Predator FAKE interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/maLPYaKli8iYY9k

[@vencemcadams2927]

Nice! Is the Mtech full tang?

[@tubes5150]

So sorry for the delay. Yes !! The tang is full . The handle wraps around the tang . I’m the lanyard hole , you can peek in and see the tang . Very Cool Blade !! About a year ago I paid like $25 total . Now ( On Amazon ) the price almost doubled . I predicted that a year ago . Still a pretty awesome price for this blade . Some say it is just as good as the CS . ( I would not go that far but it’s nice to know that some folks feel that way ). Stay safe as always my friend 🤠

[@classifiedagent8807]

Why did you remove the coating? Isnt it better with it?

[@tubes5150]

Well ?? The coating does serve a purpose. But I’m not too worried about an attacker seeing my knife reflecting off the sun haha . ( that’s another reason for a sheath - to conceal ). But I would want any possible attacker to see the long shiny blade . I know I would think twice haha . But this was just an experiment. A lot of folks out there prefer shiny over dark coated blades . So if they want to remove the coating , here it is . Me personally?? I like my blades to shine . Hope this helps . Stay safe as always and Thanks for watching 🤠

[@classifiedagent8807]

@@tubes5150 oh ok. Well i use uncoated knives for camping. They can use to strike fire steel. Use the spine of the knife.

[@tubes5150]

CLASSIFIED AGENT I didn’t try that using the MTech . I know some work rather well ( for striking ), while others do not . I just make sure I always have my striker with me .

[@artislouallen1625]

Well hey there young man. This is Lou again. I was just wondering if you have been able to do a work order, maybe a bill of material and cost of labor on this project for this knife. I'm just needing to see what the damage is so I can get it together and get it out to you. Thanks buddy.

[@tubes5150]

Wow !! I’m honored that you thought of me to do this . Send me an email so we can talk personally. Let me know when you write this down so I can remove from here . Thanks buddy .

[@artislouallen1625]

@@tubes5150 Hello young man. My most sincere apologies to you. I feel bad about pestering you then dropping off the scene like I did but there has been a lot of people sick around here. Its almost embarrassing to tell you this but somehow my daughter n law and my wife found out about the knife. I get blood thinners from the VA and they seem to think I'm gonna cut my arm or leg off and bleed out. I mean I fought in a war, field dressed more deer than I can count. Owned and maintained numerous weapons in my lifetime and now I have to get permission from two women before I can get a knife. What is this world coming to? If I owe you anything for your troubles, let me know how much and I will get it to you somehow. But I guess the project is a no-go right now. If I'm gonna remain a resident inside the house instead of the dogs house anyway. Thank you young man and I'm just now learning how to use these digital computers so look over my bad spelling. I did tell them I might not be able to own that knife but they can't stop me from watching your videos about knives though. Unless they turn the digital computer off. Because I don't think I know how to cut it back on. But I'm learning quick. Good day young man and thanks again for your time.

[@tubes5150]

@@artislouallen1625 My Brother !!! Boy do WE have a Lot in Common!! Back in May , I was in a ton of pain for 4 days straight . I thought I had tore a muscle in my chest by lifting a package to be put in the back of my pickup truck .( it was a bit on the heavy side ). Anyway - that pain left me to the point of zero sleep . Every time I took a breath , especially at night , it was like someone was stabbing me with a burning 🔥 sword !! It hurt ! My wife rushed me to the ER around 4:30 am . ( she normally works night shift until 7:39 am , but she had a bad feeling and decided to leave at 4 am -- she found me outside the house , in the back yard , collapsed in a chair . She thought I was dead ! I was conscious though . All I wanted was sleep but could not get vertical . It was terrible !!! So I get to the ER and they ran tests . Turns out I have 2 Blood Clots on my lungs , and one in my right leg . I’m officially on blood thinners !!!! ELIQUIS. Scary times !! They still don’t know what caused them . Could be the vaccine but not sure . So as you know , one of the rules is “ don’t cut yourself “!!!! My wife told the doctor that I have a knife channel and I do reviews . The doctors face was priceless!!! So no more demonstrations for now . I’m taking it slow . I might do a little chopping here and there and cut some paper - but that’s it . I know what you mean by everyone being sick too - I am also sick right now and the timing really sucks!! I have a constant runny nose and sore throat . I’m dealing with it but it also breaks my heart ! My daughter gave birth yesterday to our 2nd grandchild, and I can’t be there to see or hold him . ( don’t want anyone else catching my cold ). It’s a bittersweet day that’s for sure . I gotta be very careful !!! I’m also a veteran ( served USN during Gulf War from 87 to 91 on the USS San Jose AFS-7 - home port GUAM ). I’m service connected and normally go thru the VA for most of my health issues . But not the blood clot !! I’m letting the local specialists take care of that situation. They say my levels look good and they “ think “ I should be off the blood thinners by Christmas 2021 . ( now at first I was excited to hear that news , now I’m going to be paranoid without them ). Does that make any sense to you ??? Cause now , at least I know that the medication is working . I’m afraid of another clot forming and I won’t be on the blood thinners . Every new pain I find I will be at the ER again !!! Hahaha Crazy but true !! No worries on the coating removal . Im thinking about removing the coating on my BKR 9 ……. Just got to make sure I tape up the edge !!! Very Important!!! I do a lot of sanding and get carried away …… we shall see .’. Reach out anytime brother and I hope you feel better ( as I ). I can’t wait to meet my grandson 🤠🙏❤️

[@tomichlink9584]

I thank God 🙏 I'm finally cured from HSV

[@tubes5150]

What is HSV ????? Haha

[@tomichlink9584]

@@tubes5150 Herpes simplex vrius

[@jonathandiamond6801]

That mtech will break in half with any serious hard use.

[@sodacan1011111111111]

Bravo Brother 🇺🇸💯 That came out great!!!!

[@tubes5150]

Redneck Renegade Hey Hows everything brother ... Thank you so much !!!! Really appreciate that .