How do I get rid of the Cold bluing Smell?

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

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I cold blued some bolsters last night and they smell. I rinsed off all of the bluing solution but they still smell. Is there something (oil?) that I can put on the bolsters that I cold blued to keep the smell from getting on your hands everytime you pick up the knife?
Thanks,
Chuck
 
This is a good question. Unfortunately, I don't have an answer. I have a knife in my office that I cold blued over 10 years ago. The smell has diminished over the years, but it's still there. This is a blade that I abuse constantly, so I've never tried to protect the finish. I'm wondering if a coat of wax might dampen the odor somewhat. But then again, the smell sort of reminds me of the smell of a good firearm.....

John Ownby John C. Ownby Handmade Knives
 
If the knife isn't finished, you might try putting it in boiling water for a few minutes.
The next time, try heating up the items in the oven 200-220 Deg.,F, then dunk the parts in the solution, or swab it on the hot parts, if dunking is not feasible.
I did a complete .22 rifle that way a few years ago, never had the cold blue stink.
Come to think of it, I used Van Gorden cold blue. It might not have the Birchwood Casey smell.:confused:
 
I cold blued a British Army Golok machete with Birchwood Casey blue and then after rinsing, rubbed some low gloss tung oil on the blade. Not only does the tung oil dry on the metal to a beautiful luster but the steel hasn't rusted either. The machete's been laying around for monthes, on rust, no smell.
 
Originally posted by Disco Stu
Just make a pouch on the sheath for a wee little box of baking soda. :)
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LMAO :D
 
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