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Do I have to remove scale on knife?

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wberry85

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I like the look of the scale on my knife after heat treat. Is it a bad idea to just leave it on there and polish up the flats? I cant ever seem to get the forge finished look using vinegar.
 
I am not a fan of "Brute de Forge", but some like it. As long as the edge is properly hardened, clean, and smooth, the rest of the knife is a matter of taste.
 
You can do whatever you want, but do it because you want, not because you can't the results you want. Keep pushing.
 
The thing i like about the steel straight out of HT, is the knife is actually textured. When I polish the knife, all of the steel is sanded back down flat again, but I would like to leave the rough texture on the blade.

The vinegar darkens the steel but leaves it too shiny, while the scale is a flatter black.
 
If you like it, leave it. It won't harm the knife. Be aware that it may come off to some degree in use and cleaning.
 
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