Darkening infi

[luethge]

It looks great from here . I wish I’d have had the guts to try this years ago!

 

[shinyedges]

It looks great from here . I wish I’d have had the guts to try this years ago!

This will be the first BW original infidu in existence as far as I know. I'll do it a few other blades and perfect the process.

 

[luethge]

History is being made today . Black washed INFIDU unleashed. I’m all for it.

 

[shinyedges]

 

[AntDog]

Woot woot! Lookin’ good man. Man that came out DARK!

 

[shinyedges]

I stonewashed just a tad, if someone wants to have more of the effect just do it longer.

 

[shinyedges]

Lighting sucks but it is gorgeous

 

[luethge]

 

[shinyedges]

Have to blackwash the stainless hardware and tap the standoffs and then put the handles back on. Here it is just holding the slabs on

 

[luethge]

That looks good. How long did you soak the blade ?

 

[shinyedges]

That looks good. How long did you soak the blade ?

About 30min, disturbing it every few mintues. Took out, neutralized, wiped and washed and then back in the solution for another 10min, take back out neutralize rinse wipe down and then tumble with stones.

 

[shinyedges]

Ok, I am more than happy with how it turned out. This is gonna be a user so I'm stopping here. There wasn't any threads that showed this, so hopefully this helps others in the future. Thanks for all the advice and help.

 

[ironwagon]

Looks phenomenal bro!
So, is that still safe to use for food prep and such?

 

[shinyedges]

Last but not least let's split some seasoned cherry and start wearing the blackwash in

 

[shinyedges]

Looks phenomenal bro!
So, is that still safe to use for food prep and such?

Yes sir, the oxidation on the steel is all that remains, all the acid has been neutralized and removed. Nothing harmful there.

 

[ironwagon]

Nice!! I may have to try that as well. Thanks for the excellent and detailed write up.

 

[shinyedges]

Nice!! I may have to try that as well. Thanks for the excellent and detailed write up.

My pleasure, hit me up if I can be of some help.

 

[JACKMANDU]

Last but not least let's split some seasoned cherry and start wearing the blackwash in
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This photo really shows the black finish for me. It looks real good! Nice work!
Looks like it will wear nicely too. Great user finish.

 

[shinyedges]

This photo really shows the black finish for me. It looks real good! Nice work!

Thanks!

 

[luethge]

Well done !!! I’m definitely going to follow the steps you laid out shinyedges . Thank you for posting the process.

That’s the best looking INFIDU around