Older Case SS knives

[The Law]

Does anyone have any older SS Case knives? I was wondering how the steel looks as it ages.

 

[CJZ]

Stainless blades won't age as well as, say, a CV blade. Google search "Case knife patina", that should give you an idea.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Stainless blades won't 'patina' (darken or visibly oxidize), per se. But, as with any blade that gets used, the usual scratches, scuffs and discoloration by acids or whatever will all leave a 'history' of use on the steel. If left unused, an old stainless knife in new condition will continue to look like that indefinitely (assuming it's otherwise protected & cared for).


David