Pimped Emerson Super Karambit with Polished Blade and Heat Treated Titanium

Published on July 16, 2012
Duration: 7:29

This video details a DIY modification process for an Emerson Super Karambit, focusing on aesthetic enhancements. The presenter demonstrates how to polish titanium liners and the blade, and apply heat treatment to achieve various colorations on the metal. The process involves careful application of heat to achieve specific color gradients, from straw gold to blues and purples, and polishing techniques using sandpaper up to 2000 grit for a mirror finish on the blade flats. The presenter also notes the natural pitting on Emerson blades.

Quick Summary

Learn to 'pimp' your Emerson Super Karambit by polishing titanium liners and the blade, and applying heat treatment for custom colors. This DIY process involves using sandpaper up to 2000 grit for a mirror finish and a torch to achieve gradients from straw gold to blues and purples on the metal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Knife Pimping Concept
  2. 00:24DIY Modifications on Emerson Super Karambit
  3. 00:31Polishing Titanium Liners and Heat Treatment
  4. 01:00Heat Treatment Color Progression Explained
  5. 01:48Viewing the Finished Heat Treated Liners
  6. 02:05Heat Treated Pocket Clip Details
  7. 02:43Observing Pitting on Emerson Blade Spine
  8. 03:00Polishing Blade Flats and Spine Contrast
  9. 03:12Achieving Mirror Polish with Sandpaper
  10. 03:15Intentional Contrast on the Spine
  11. 04:24Blade Polish and Chisel Grind Appearance
  12. 04:44Pitting on Chisel Grind Area
  13. 05:05Final Review of Modified Emerson Karambit
  14. 05:33Liner Lockup Inspection
  15. 05:57Natural Metal Texture on Blade
  16. 06:26Blade Centering and Chisel Grind Effect
  17. 07:00Tips for Polishing and Heat Treating

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I achieve custom colors on my knife's titanium liners?

You can achieve custom colors on titanium liners through heat treatment. By carefully applying heat with a torch, you can create a spectrum of colors from straw gold and bronze to purples and blues, depending on the temperature and evenness of heating.

What is the best way to polish the blade of an Emerson Karambit?

To polish the blade of an Emerson Karambit, start with lower grit sandpaper and progressively move to higher grits, such as up to 2000 grit, to achieve a mirror-like finish on the blade flats. Be mindful of the blade's geometry, like the chisel grind.

Are Emerson knives known for blade pitting?

Yes, the presenter notes that Emerson knives often exhibit natural pitting along the spine and flats of the blade, which becomes more visible once the factory black oxide finish is removed and the metal is polished.

What tools are needed for knife modification like heat treating and polishing?

For this type of knife modification, you'll need sandpaper in various grits (e.g., up to 2000), a torch for heat treatment, and potentially polishing compounds. Basic tools for knife disassembly are also assumed.

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