The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Just out of surgery, possibly in a few months.Makael, I saw that you made a nice leather sheath for a Becker BK-4. Would u be willing to make another? I wasn't sure how to send u a private message. Thanks.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Mike!Just out of surgery, possibly in a few months.
Yep, from me tooWishing you a speedy recovery Mike!
I really like that patina. What was your technique?Forced patina, old pic...5160 118.
Bert, I used alternating applications of mustard, ketchup and some kind of BBQ sauce, in varying amounts and put blobs on the blade in various places of each mixture just to aid in some control of the 'pattern'. All those kitchen condiments have vinegar to some degree, which is the main active ingredient.I really like that patina. What was your technique?
Bert
Nicely done!Forced patina, old pic...5160 118.
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ThanksNicely done!