First try at forced patina

levernutt

levernutt

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I'm still experimenting with my first Becker mods. I stripped the BK 15 myself and bought the BK 5 already stripped and am now trying my hand at a forced mustard patina. I'll let you all know how it turns out...

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I let it pretty much dry before I take it off. I use spicy brown dabbed with a paper towel until its just little chunks or dots. The dots don't dry completely but the thin layer turns dark brown. About 30-45 mins. Then I wash with a toothbrush and baking soda rinse repeat then a final soap and warm water, towel dry then oil.
 
NCSlice said:
I let it pretty much dry before I take it off. I use spicy brown dabbed with a paper towel until its just little chunks or dots. The dots don't dry completely but the thin layer turns dark brown. About 30-45 mins. Then I wash with a toothbrush and baking soda rinse repeat then a final soap and warm water, towel dry then oil.
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Hmm.. Whenever I leave anything on for more than 10-20 minutes it seems to put a nice layer of rust on. :/ Guess your technique is better. :D
 
I just submerge it in vinegar for a couple hours then wipe it off, then repeat until it's as dark as I want
 
A lightly twisted, vinegar soaked paper towel wrapped around the blade in a spiral fashion leaves a nice random pattern.




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the patterns and such look pretty cool. i like the chill garlic sauce myself. but it always wears off with use, cleaning etc.... you guys got any tricks to keep it longer?
 
Here they are. BK5 came out nice. It looks better in real life than in the photo. BK15 might need a do-over. :rolleyes:

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I do at least 2x. It gives a layered deep look. You should skip the ziplock and let it dry up. Just keep doing it until you get ur how you like.
 
NCSlice said:
I do at least 2x. It gives a layered deep look. You should skip the ziplock and let it dry up.
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this man knows what he's talking 'bout. Air seems to activate it, giving a nice n purty finish. I just do one application, but I let it sit for a few hrs

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Not trying to hijack a thread or anything, but I've got a question and just *couldn't* find a thread about patinas! :rolleyes:

I'm hoping to contrast some "patina-ed" scales with a super-shiney blade. HOW do you guys get that mirror finish on your stainless blades? Some kind of rubbing compound and a TON of elbow grease? Or, is there some other secret?
 
Several methods - Hand or power buffing, hand or power sanding, or any combination thereof.
 
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