My new method for applying Patina.

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ElCuchillo

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Hey guys. I was working on my CV Trapper and CV Soddie jr. last night, trying to get the rust off them, and used Naval Jelly rust remover. Well, after leaving it on the blades for a while, I washed it off, and wouldn't ya know it? There was a nice dark Patina on all the blades!! I guess it makes sense. Naval Jelly is meant to take rust away, so it would make sense that it keep it away as well. After my first attempt, the Patina was coming in blotchy and uneven on my knives using vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard. However, with the Jelly, it came in nice and even. Will THIS coating of patina finally seal the blade and keep them from rusting? I don't know, but it looks nice and thick. Let's see how it works out.
 
I found cutting green coconut husk leaves a nice patina on a blade , kinda instantly too .

Found it by accident , using my opinel to open them
 
Try cutting up some strawberries. I have been cutting a some the past few days. The first time I cut a few up I had a nice dark patina. I got a few of my other knives out and used them on the next batch because it worked so well.


Best of Luck,
John
 
This is great ElCuchillo. I just put the word out for a patina process, and this great forum comes thru!!! Mike
 
Thanks ElCuchillo...naval jelly...interesting...

I've been eating an apple a day with my carbon Eye Brand Trapper every night...it works...but slowly...and a little uneven.

But, its getting there, and I like apples.

Please let us know how the naval jelly works out! Thanks!
 
Well, Naval Jelly is a gell you put on a rusty blade. It's made to disolve it. You leave it on the blade for about 10-15 minutes, and then rinse it off. However, once you rinse it off, it leaves the blade black, patinized. I'll fill you in on how good the Patina held.
 
I just finished the naval jelly/patina trial on my new large Case Trapper CV. As per all the threads, I washed in soap and water, dried, rubbed down with rubbing alchohol to remove any residual oil, and then dipped, with both blades fully open, into a small jar of naval jelly right up to the bolsters. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then did the whole wash and alchohol cycle again, blew of with compressed air and oiled the joint and blades. El Cuchillo is right - a nice even patina with just a touch of "iridescence" when the light hits the blade at the right angle. Having come from the "dark side" of customs, I thought if a blade wasn't shiny (save damascus) something wasn't right. However, I like the look and further usability of a "broken in" blade. Thanks guys, Mike
 
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