Made a Mistake about my CASE Large Stockman…it’s Actually a 6375 CV. How’s this Steel Different?

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Hey all.

Last week I posted a thread about having a large CASE Stockman that has BRIGHT finished steel. I wanted the steel to be darker, like a USED look.

After reading thru all the info you all posted, I got out my knife and looked it over. On the base of the Sheepsfoot blade it says 6375 CV.

Can you all tell me about this steel and how it is different than the steel I THOUGHT it had? Is this steel going to naturally patina over time with use? What’s the best way to speed it up a tiny bit…or should I?

Also, if you all don’t mind, can you mention some other brands of large Stockman knives that are made with good steel? I’d like to have a couple different knives to choose from.

Thank you all for your help.
 
Nalapombu said:
What’s the best way to speed it up a tiny bit…
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Stick any blade you want to darken into a potato or apple for about an hour, then pull it out, rinse, dry and oil. Ready to go with a protective patina. If you don't want to wait for an hour, dab some mustard on the blade and rinse, dry and oil after about 5 minutes. That's what I did to the coping blade on this #86 jack.

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If you can find an older Schrade 8OT on the big auction site, they will patina very nicely... this is what they look like. Mine has not been used much, but the main blade is developing a light patina. Of course, you could force a patina on it, just like you could with any other carbon steel knife blade.

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Nalapombu said:
Hey all.

Last week I posted a thread about having a large CASE Stockman that has BRIGHT finished steel. I wanted the steel to be darker, like a USED look.

After reading thru all the info you all posted, I got out my knife and looked it over. On the base of the Sheepsfoot blade it says 6375 CV.

Can you all tell me about this steel and how it is different than the steel I THOUGHT it had? Is this steel going to naturally patina over time with use? What’s the best way to speed it up a tiny bit…or should I?

Also, if you all don’t mind, can you mention some other brands of large Stockman knives that are made with good steel? I’d like to have a couple different knives to choose from.

Thank you all for your help.
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Like I posted in the other thread, cutting up a couple of Granny Smith apples was all it took to turn the blades grey on my 6375 CV stockman (they are more acidic than most).
 
black mamba said:
Stick any blade you want to darken into a potato or apple for about an hour, then pull it out, rinse, dry and oil. Ready to go with a protective patina. If you don't want to wait for an hour, dab some mustard on the blade and rinse, dry and oil after about 5 minutes. That's what I did to the coping blade on this #86 jack.

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Lovely picture :D
 
Here you are.

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CASE cv patinates very well, cut fruit or veggies with it, wipe dry and sometimes run VERY hot water over the blades and dry them.

Another Big Stockman? Go for Böker Germany or GEC 81 or 82 pattern if you can find one, superb users.

Have a look in here for inspiration

Photos - Patina thread

lets see some of those users with some patina!
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Nalapombu said:
Hey all.

Last week I posted a thread about having a large CASE Stockman that has BRIGHT finished steel. I wanted the steel to be darker, like a USED look.

After reading thru all the info you all posted, I got out my knife and looked it over. On the base of the Sheepsfoot blade it says 6375 CV.

Can you all tell me about this steel and how it is different than the steel I THOUGHT it had? Is this steel going to naturally patina over time with use? What’s the best way to speed it up a tiny bit…or should I?

Also, if you all don’t mind, can you mention some other brands of large Stockman knives that are made with good steel? I’d like to have a couple different knives to choose from.

Thank you all for your help.
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It definitely WILL patina. As mentioned, Case's CV is basically 1095 with a 'modified' addition of small amounts of Chromium and Vanadium (hence, the 'CV' moniker).

When they're brand new, CV blades come from the factory with a bright polish. That's a GOOD THING, as it does help somewhat to minimize active corrosion - a polished finish is best for that, with plain carbon (non-stainless) steel. BUT, if you want to see that nice grey patina, it'll come pretty quickly with some regular use. You can definitely speed it up a bit, with some exposure to vinegar or any of the acidic juices from fruits.
 
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Use it to cut up an apple every day for a week and you should have a nice patina started. Sometimes the right cut of meat does the trick, too.
 
Thank you all very much. I really appreciate you all taking time to help me even after I made mistakes.
Can’t wait to see how my knife looks in a couple months. I’ll post pics of it after it gets some color to it.

Gonna check out some of those other Large Stockman knives too. Just something cool about putting your hand in your pocket and feeling that BIG CASE STOCKMAN there. I carry a knife EVERY day and have for about 25 years now. Almost all of it has been with the Spyderco Endura. I’ve got a new flipper on the way so I’ll have something new to try. This Stockman is also going to see pocket time.
 
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