Copper v Brass

[bflying]

Copper and brass if he does such.View attachment 681652

Man, I absolutely love that combo handled knife. Mind sharing more about it?

I have a hard time choosing between those two metals quite often. Love them both. But here's a recent (though recycled) pic in copper.

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[Ironbut]

Man, I absolutely love that combo handled knife. Mind sharing more about it?

I have a hard time choosing between those two metals quite often. Love them both. But here's a recent (though recycled) pic in copper.

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Looks good! The bolsters on mine are getting some patina & fine scratches from being carried, but what I've really come to love is the colors of the "root beer" handles.

 

[The Zieg]

The copper handled Mercator knife arrived yesterday, two days early. I'll be posting a review in the traditional forum this coming week, after I've had a few more days with it, but for now I can say it is one of my new favorite things. Here it is with two other favorite things.

Zieg

 

[neal70]

Very nice! I have to say all those fabulous looking Ka-bars have really got my "want one/need one" buttons pushed. Looking forward to the review Zieg, and use it in good health(read:keep it sharp here). Nice, classic knife.
Thanks, Neal

 

[bflying]

Looks good! The bolsters on mine are getting some patina & fine scratches from being carried, but what I've really come to love is the colors of the "root beer" handles.

No doubt. The other night I shined a flashlight on the coppersmith, and the scale almost took on a purple translucent color. Looks a little different in every light. And I recently started over on the patina. One bolster looked great, but the other was overtaken by a solid thumbprint that just kept getting darker. So I shined it up, and the current color is just from sitting on a shelf for a few. It's about time to get it back into use. Also did similar to both flashlights when I tried to buff out a couple of scratches that seemed to stand out more than others. They don't need to be perfect, but I still like to admire them occasionally. [emoji2]



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[I'mSoSharp]

I have a normal steel bodied Mercator lock back that gets carried quite a lot, would love a copper one.

Does anyone know of bronze being used on any current knives, custom or production? I can't recall seeing any, but that means little, as my brain is a sieve lately. I would be interested to see or read about any.
Thanks, Neal

Below is the latest slip-joint folder I've made, brass one piece body folded from sheet, O1 65mm blade. Made from 5 parts, body, blade, spring & 2 rivets.

 

[NJBillK]

So... How is your patina coming along?

 

[joeradza]

I have a normal steel bodied Mercator lock back that gets carried quite a lot, would love a copper one.



Below is the latest slip-joint folder I've made, brass one piece body folded from sheet, O1 65mm blade. Made from 5 parts, body, blade, spring & 2 rivets.

Very nice.

 

[shootist16]

Having recently discovered the Merkators I find myself wondering if I should get the copper or brass. I believe they are making a copper version with a pocket clip now. Decisions, decisions.