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52100 Mule - Patina

symphonyincminor

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I love it...what did you do??? Please don't tell me you just used it...cause that will make me feel like a slacker.
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I used a mustard/coffee grounds method to form the pattern. Apply mustard evenly and let sit for about 20 minutes. Rinse, repeat. I had some used coffee grounds that I would bury the knife in between the mustard applications. Did it about 15 cycles to get that pattern.

I initially just used the knife to try and get a natural patina, but some rust started showing under the paracord wrap and on the blade after I cut up a rotisserie chicken. I hand sanded the entire knife and decided to do the mustard thing to inhibit future rust.
 
Looks good. Almost the first thing I did with mine was to throw it it a tupperware container of vinegar for a few hours. It didn't come out as dark as yours but it still came out looking patterned. I think the pattern came from the bubbles that formed all over it while it was soaking.
 
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