is the blade coated? If so could be removed with paint or epoxy stripper?
1714425
No the bade is not coated but in general I would not buy this neck knife because the kydex sheath sucks and I would just save your money if u really want a neck knife to for a CRKT keck knives
1714426
It is not coated, or at least not in the typical manner. It's stone-washed, but you can definitely buff it up with sandpaper (I'd use 1k grit or higher) but no, I don't think it's coated in the same manner that most coated blades are.
1714427
The blade is a charcoal color finish and with general ware it is starting to fade in color. I believe with fine sandpaper, the coating could be removed. Love the knife and the chisel tip is more useful that I would have thought. Great little knife. Solid tang it's entire length. The handle sides can be disassembled with star wrench. Pretty cool.
1181273
There is a removal part where the blade is located for cleaning. Very messy clean up
2022745
i don't see a wear strip, i think it's one straight heavy metal blade. the edges on mine started getting rust, so i made sure to oil it up when storing it. it's heavy, btw, but works well.
1958801
The blade has an unusual coating; almost looks like a weird sort of 1075 Carbon/Damascus steel thing going on. It definitely is not a black coat, so I suppose it is more of a rustic version, but I guess that would depend on ones version of rustic. It really is a beautiful yet simple looking throwback type of chopping knife. I apologize if my answer seems a bit vague. It's about the best I can answer though. Take care.
1890154
No, the protective coating on the blade is there to retard rusting of the carbon steel blade. Just keep a thin film of oil on the blade and you'll have no worries.
520811
I don't think the clip has the same coating as the blade and body. The coating does come off the clip over time, but nothing seems to damage the coating on the blade or body. I even tried steel wool on the blade, and it didn't do a thing.
221701
No their was no coating on blade . I bought this as a replacement for a blade that was about 10 yrs old .. What I would suggest is to really double check that it is on correctly because when I tried mine the first time it was not cutting hair ... I had my husband check it and he told me I did not have it on right ... Now it cuts through my cockapoo hair with no problem! Good luck
1104086
It will strip the outer jacket off. Using it to strip through the shield and center plastic core will cause premature blade failure though.
2250004
It is not coated or treated with anything. It's just maplewood. I treated mine with olive oil.
1914046
I'd love to know that myself! Used the blade on a huge card stock project and need to replace it.
2051163
Technically I guess anything can be painted, but painting them would be tricky in terms of weight and balance. The blades are semi glossy so I suspect you would need to degloss then spray paint would probably be best but I don't know how that would affect balance. Maybe you could ask the manufacturer if they have different color blades.
1541041
There are two bolts that, when removed, allow the blade to be removed. As to replacing it, I must query the vendor for part number and source. Hope this helps.
2052965
Yes but be aware finish on blade is awful and comes off with any use whatsoever
125172
The knife blade has a protective coating. The high carbon steel will get a patina with age. You may want to remove the protective coating if you want an all over patina on your knife blade.
1984287
No, it is a plastic blade. I have used mine for two winters and it is holding up well. They sell replacement blades. Keep in mind that this is a completely different snow "plow" from any other. You don't scrape the ground as hard.
1699357
The edge of the blade is stainless to begin with. If you're not careful you could take the color off higher up.
13972
yes, the replacement blade has a protective coating on it...after mowing the lawn the coating will wear off and you will notice that the blade will become sharper.