Can you Petina a Busse?

[resinguy]

I have seen neked Infi discolor slightly with cutting pork etc before.

Yes, for some reason INFI seems more prone to developing a patina from meat, either raw or cooked.

So the obvious thing to do would be to wrap your blade in bacon, or cover it in ground pork!

 

[hoopster]

I accidentally acid etched some s30v with battery acid. Experiment at your own risk though. I do know there is 15-20% acid vinegar that might be worth trying. Regular kitchen vinegar is only 3-7% IIRC. Be aware that the stronger vinegar is hazardous to skin and eyes, etc.

 

[adrock1978]

I accidentally acid etched some s30v with battery acid. Experiment at your own risk though. I do know there is 15-20% acid vinegar that might be worth trying. Regular kitchen vinegar is only 3-7% IIRC. Be aware that the stronger vinegar is hazardous to skin and eyes, etc.

Ok, so I can look for some stronger vinegar. Would that be hazardous once the finish is created? Like to the touch? Or for food prep?

 

[Joshua J.]

Once the patina is done just wash it off and the only thing left is oxidized metal.
No different from any other rust, just this is a highly concentrated form that protects the metal underneath.

Oddly enough, stainless steel actually uses a patina as well, it's just that chromium oxidizes really fast and is still shiny afterward.

 

[hoopster]

Ok, so I can look for some stronger vinegar. Would that be hazardous once the finish is created? Like to the touch? Or for food prep?

I doubt it. Once you have the patina you desire, you could wash it with a bit of water and baking soda to neutralize the acidity. I usually just wash my knives with soap and water after a patina but I've never messed with the strong vinegar either.

 

[RedbeAR15]

Can you petina a Busse

Man, that just doesn't sound right at all