Forced Patina Suggestions?

[SirWalnut]

So I just got myself a brand new Bk7 for bushcraft/wilderness use and have been looking for ways to protect the blade. Did a lot of reading on forums and it looks like a forced patina may be the best option for heavy field use. If it is, is it possible to patina the knife in such that the surface remains uniform in appearance, and preferrably light in color? I know a lot of guys really dig the dark mottled or striped look, but I'd prefer a more uniform dull light grey if possible.

Also, should I remove the scales and patina the whole knife, or would it be better to leave the original coating on the handle?

 

[David_Clemons]

So I just got myself a brand new Bk7 for bushcraft/wilderness use and have been looking for ways to protect the blade. Did a lot of reading on forums and it looks like a forced patina may be the best option for heavy field use. If it is, is it possible to patina the knife in such that the surface remains uniform in appearance, and preferrably light in color? I know a lot of guys really dig the dark mottled or striped look, but I'd prefer a more uniform dull light grey if possible.

Also, should I remove the scales and patina the whole knife, or would it be better to leave the original coating on the handle?

I just put a patina on my bk16 today. I used vinegar. It didn't turn out as good as I had hoped, but I don't really care if it looks pretty. Also, I've never used vinegar before, and it came out much darker than I thought it would.

I would remove all the coating and patina the whole thing, especially if you are going with a lighter patina. I used stripper from Wal-Mart and a razor blade to remove all of the coating.

Hopefully someone can give you some ideas for a lighter patina. That was my plan as well and it didn't turn out.



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[TravisH]

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The original coating does a great job at protecting the blade but it does eventually wear off under hard use. Unless you really want to strip the entire blade, it would be good to leave the coating on under the scales.

Anything acidic will force a patina. Typically, the stronger the acid, the darker the patina. Vingears, especially apple cider, create nice even dark patinas.

Force lightnpatinas, try starting with acidic fruit like lemons or mild mustards.

 

[Derzelas]

Hopefully someone can give you some ideas for a lighter patina. That was my plan as well and it didn't turn out.

Chances to get it uniform for a blade that size are not too good. Sinking the blade in boiled vinegar and taking it out after short intervals to check the color might give you a "lighter" patina.

 

[David_Clemons]

Chances to get it uniform for a blade that size are not too good. Sinking the blade in boiled vinegar and taking it out after short intervals to check the color might give you a "lighter" patina.

I'll have to give it a try. I might just leave it. It's a working knife so it doesn't have to be pretty. My wife wants it to look better though so I might have to redo it.

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