Suggestions for forcing patina?
Once I get a patina to my liking I wipe the blade with Marine Tuf-Cloth. I have one SB Caly 3.5 that I wiped with a Tuf-Cloth from the beginning that has never developed a patina. I've also polished off existing patina and started over again.
kbuzbee - I'm curious about the wire clip you added to your GB Air. How is that attached.
kbuzbee - I'm curious about the wire clip you added to your GB Air. How is that attached.
Recent :spyder: Additions: Stretch CF ZDP, Caly 3 Super Blue, Gayle Bradley, PM2 M390, PM2 CTS-XHP, Cat CF, Caly 3.5 Super Blue, MT17, Native 5 S110V
In the Crosshairs: Stretch Super Blue, Manix 2 S90V
In the Crosshairs: Stretch Super Blue, Manix 2 S90V
I was initially considering submerging the blade in vinegar in order to get an even patina like this (pics courtesy of mongatu on blade forums): http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... Blue/page4
However, after seeing some of the pics in this thread, I may need to reevaluate.
However, after seeing some of the pics in this thread, I may need to reevaluate.
kbuzbee wrote:short answer - Dremelled a channel between the scale and the liner. I put a bit of epoxy to strengthen it but I'm not sure that was required. Seemed pretty strong without it.
Ken
Clever solution. Thanks for sharing.
Recent :spyder: Additions: Stretch CF ZDP, Caly 3 Super Blue, Gayle Bradley, PM2 M390, PM2 CTS-XHP, Cat CF, Caly 3.5 Super Blue, MT17, Native 5 S110V
In the Crosshairs: Stretch Super Blue, Manix 2 S90V
In the Crosshairs: Stretch Super Blue, Manix 2 S90V
I just forced a patina on my new SB Caly 3 last night. This time, after previously applying Tuf-Glide to the pivot area, I dipped just the blade into a cup of white vinegar for about 25 minutes. Then, used some fine steel wool to even out the finish.
I like how it turned out. It's a little more evenly colored than the Caly 3.5 that I cut a strawberry with. The strawberry produced more of a rainbow effect. I find them both very interesting to look at. Here are some pictures.
I like how it turned out. It's a little more evenly colored than the Caly 3.5 that I cut a strawberry with. The strawberry produced more of a rainbow effect. I find them both very interesting to look at. Here are some pictures.
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I really like how these patinas look. I don't want to force mine, but once it happens naturally, what should I do to resist rust? That's what I'm really worried about.
Looks like the steps would be:
Tuf-Glide around the pivot/tang
Use the knife
Patina occurs
and then what to prevent rust? Is wiping it after each use enough?
Thanks guys!
Looks like the steps would be:
Tuf-Glide around the pivot/tang
Use the knife
Patina occurs
and then what to prevent rust? Is wiping it after each use enough?
Thanks guys!
Update w/pic!
So after having received that email, a week later something showed up on my doorstep. Surprise! They were able to fill my order afterall!
I ended up going with a grapefruit patina. I really like how it turned out. Here it is:
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I ended up going with a grapefruit patina. I really like how it turned out. Here it is:
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