Forced Patina

[quicksdraw]

I bought a Tinker Deluxe recently. And it came in the box with a few scratches. So, I figured it will get all scratched up with use anyway. Why not just force a patina from the get go. When more scratches appear just touch it up.

 

[Boattale]

It's stainless steel.

 

[afishhunter]

Scotch Brite the blades in one direction if you want, to eliminate the fingerprint and smudge magnet mirror finish. A "brushed" finish will hide new scratches in the "brushed finish" scratches. If you later change your mind you can re-polish to a mirror finish with rouges/polishing compounds.

Stainless don't patina worth a worm's hoot.

 

[quicksdraw]

I guess I should have said I was referring to the cellidor scales.

 

[TheArab]

Have you already done it? What you're referring to as "Patina"? If so, you've done a good job because I can't see any scratches, though it's not as shiny as the one next to it.

Everything scratches, if you look close enough you'll find brushing marks on your teeth, just saying.

 

[quicksdraw]

Yes, I did buff several scratches out with the gray scotch pad. It gives the cellidor an appearance similar to nylon I think.

 

[Sawl Goodman]

I like when nylon scales get worn smooth. Trouble is it takes about a year of daily pocket carry & use, so I hasten the process on new ones with sandpaper.

 

[Storm 8593]

Yes, I did buff several scratches out with the gray scotch pad. It gives the cellidor an appearance similar to nylon I think.

Was going to mention it looked identical to nylon in your pic. Nice to see you making the knife your own

 

[Hashishiin]

Scotch Brite the blades in one direction if you want, to eliminate the fingerprint and smudge magnet mirror finish. A "brushed" finish will hide new scratches in the "brushed finish" scratches. If you later change your mind you can re-polish to a mirror finish with rouges/polishing compounds.

Stainless don't patina worth a worm's hoot.

You know, I've noticed cutting some apples has given a beautiful blue tinge to part of my Camper blade... not very strong, can only see it in some muted light and it comes off a little when I wash it but I do like it and would like to advance it.

It got replaced as my main apple-cutter because of this K390 Spyderco that I wanted to make a patina on, but I'd like to see how far I can take the blue on the Inox.

Not for the SAK, but for carbon steel in general... does anyone know any specific foods or substances that might help to create a blue or purple hue to the patina of a fresh carbon blade? This K390 is kind of developing almost a vinegar-y patina. I cut all kinds of stuff with this.

https://imgur.com/a/CTNrXxK

 

[Wild Willie]

does anyone know any specific foods or substances that might help to create a blue or purple hue to the patina of a fresh carbon blade? This K390 is kind of developing almost a vinegar-y patina. I cut all kinds of stuff with this.

Ribs, steak, and chicken all seem to make that blueish/purplish color.

 

[Hashishiin]

Ribs, steak, and chicken all seem to make that blueish/purplish color.

So use my carbon steel on BBQ days - got it, can do