1 YR Follow-up ..Bob Ohlemann Recurve Harpoon Folder - Special Bolsters Then & Now

[betzner]

The link below is to a folder commented on by many, almost all of whom wondered what it would look like in one or two years, because of the "special bolster material". It is a great thread because of those who commented, how we all agree about the material in general, etc. The link is a good read

So here's a Coop image from then, and new images from today. My own opinion is that the slightly darker interior of those "bubbles" has darkened a hair, but no color change. When I handle the folder, I do not clean the brass but it's minor handling. Whadaya think?

http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/...angermade-special-bolster-treatments.1403263/

 

[brownshoe]

I think it looks great. Looks a little darker, but the contrast makes the design actually look better.

If you use custom knives, gradual change is cool, drastic change requires Flitz and wax helps keep things shiny during storage.

 

[Ben Seward]

I really like it. It's aging well

 

[john april]

looks fine either way to me.

 

[d.r.h.]

It's aged like a fine wine .... beautiful.