After a few requests, I have tried to do a tutorial on stripping and polishing combat knives. First, remove the scales, if possible. The Boss Hog told me that on Busses, drill out the gromets with a 1/4" bit and then send the knife to Busse and they will re-attach the scales. On this model, a Ranger RD-6, the scales were easy to remove with a bit driver. On Scrap Yard Knives, just try to keep the stripper off the handle. Don't worry, it won't hurt it.

Get the paint stripper and all neeeded tools ready.







Be carefull with the stripper, keep a garden hose at the ready to wash it off your hands if you feel a burning sensation! After a few minutes the paint will bubble up like this: