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Hello,
I decided to add an Opinel to my knife collection. I searched the web for info and found an old post about Opinel mods, which inspired the following. Nothing special, but I'm pleased with the results
Now I guess I'll have to make another trip to the store for a second one, to actually go in the collection!
Modifications done:
-reprofile the handle, then stain (water based ) and wipe on poly
-reprofile blade to drop point
-forced patina, I first tried mustard but the results were not what I was looking for. I then polished the blade with steel wool and then applied one layer of paper towel soaked in balsamic vinegar.
I think the results look ok, like an old well used knife.
Here goes:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tafPLvOtmTI/UIXWAn0iWWI/AAAAAAAABMY/w9sHBmcy1Uc/s800/DSCN7622.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-joZPHcEDHc4/UIXVNKfyNQI/AAAAAAAABLA/xT7C1J0FXYo/s800/DSCN7593.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u2QKZjtwLHg/UIXVy_E-KpI/AAAAAAAABMA/8bi_v6hRpQ8/s800/DSCN7609.JPG
I decided to add an Opinel to my knife collection. I searched the web for info and found an old post about Opinel mods, which inspired the following. Nothing special, but I'm pleased with the results
Now I guess I'll have to make another trip to the store for a second one, to actually go in the collection!
Modifications done:
-reprofile the handle, then stain (water based ) and wipe on poly
-reprofile blade to drop point
-forced patina, I first tried mustard but the results were not what I was looking for. I then polished the blade with steel wool and then applied one layer of paper towel soaked in balsamic vinegar.
I think the results look ok, like an old well used knife.
Here goes:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tafPLvOtmTI/UIXWAn0iWWI/AAAAAAAABMY/w9sHBmcy1Uc/s800/DSCN7622.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-joZPHcEDHc4/UIXVNKfyNQI/AAAAAAAABLA/xT7C1J0FXYo/s800/DSCN7593.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u2QKZjtwLHg/UIXVy_E-KpI/AAAAAAAABMA/8bi_v6hRpQ8/s800/DSCN7609.JPG
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