KG gunkote

[rudy16]

Will this work for a knife blade. I am looking at putting it on a piece of A2. Is there something equalivent. I am looking at a grey color bc i have a black handle. will the bake on finish effect the heat treat, that is my main concern.

 

[TekSec]

Yes it will. Pretty durable, I've used the green with good results. Follow the directions to a "T". Buy everything they suggest and don't skimp, including the degreaser. Thin, thin coats....

 

[koyote]

I'm getting ready to some blades up with it, and asked a gunsmith who has a fair amount of experience with it- he says "do it. If you want the color and the finish, just do it. Epoxy the handles right on top."

 

[foxbat34]

I am gunsmith and I can tell you that gunkote, duracoat, and ceracoat are all good products depending on the application. I would recommend cerakote if it is a knife that you are gonna use, I have actually put this stuff on a gun and then hit it with a hammer, without damaing the finish.

 

[monsterdog]

I'd like to know if this will mess with the heat treat of steel as well, at the 300 degree baking temperature?

Does it depend on the steel and heat treat?

 

[silver_pilate]

Almost certainly, the temper that was done was above 300F. Most knives temper at anywhere from 350 on up. So as long as you don't exceed the 300 (get an oven thermometer to check the actual temp of your oven...they can be off up to 25 degrees sometimes), you should be fine.

It's gotta be done before you put the handles on for sure. Handle epoxies usually let go at around 225F.

--nathan

 

[foxbat34]

you may want to look at Duracoat from laur custom weapons
www.lauerweaponry.com/
it is air cured bit not quite as tough. As with any applied finish prep is the key, the surface has to be very clean, (acetone should work well) then dont touch it with anything. If you can sandblast it first with silica abrasive you will get a much tougher final finish.
Although new to knife smithing i own a gunsmith and refinish business so if you have any more questions please let me know.

 

[foxbat34]

Also i forgot, you can cure at 275 instead of 350 just double the time