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[TMHunt]

So I'm modding my 9. I'm thinkin about a mustard finish. Does anybody have any picture examples of this on the 1095 or some how to tips? Thanks!

 

[CCMI]

This is the only picture of a mustard patina I have. It's with regular old yellow mustard, not a brown dijon or anything. Basically just smeared it on at random and let it sit for a while.

I didn't really care for the way it came out, but I did a apple cider vinegar over top of it last night and I like it a lot. I've seen other ones I like but maybe they used brown mustard or something.

 

[SaturatedShadow]

This was my best one. One application of ketchup and two applications of mustard.

More details in this thread.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/851879-Finally-Stripped-my-BK9?

 

[thrillbilly]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...d-to-be-the-KING!-*edited-with-After-mod-pics

The bottom set of pics shows my 9 with some mustard patina (and I used some BBQ sauce and maybe a few other things).

The patinas look cool but wear off VERY quickly in my experience.

 

[dust.]

This was my best one. One application of ketchup and two applications of mustard.

More details in this thread.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/851879-Finally-Stripped-my-BK9?

I honestly did not like the look of patinas at all until I saw this one. I hope I can create one similar to this once I decide to strip my 9!

 

[RogueBowie]

Thrill is right they do wear off rather quick. I've noticed ones that are put on through more 'natural' use stick around for a bit longer, when I took my BK-14 camping I used it to cut up tri-tip and bacon for different meals and it still has that patina, but I have put on many forced ones with mustard, sriracha, vinegar, etc. and they start rubbing off with use just as fast as the factory black coating.

 

[TMHunt]

well then. thats interesting. what do you fellers suggest then? what doesnt wear off?

 

[thrillbilly]

well then. thats interesting. what do you fellers suggest then? what doesnt wear off?

GunBlue/Bleach Etch
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...er-etch-how-to-NEW-TECHNIQUE-AND-PICS-POST-25

That dont wear off.

A patina will work tho, if it gets wore down just sand it off real quick and put another one on. If ya like the look there's no reason NOT to do it. Or you can just rub it down with gunblue....makes a nice finish, it kinda wears off but not to bad, and u can just wipe another coat on.

 

[RogueBowie]

I recommend using the knife in your kitchen use a lot and it will develop a more 'natural' patina. It'll still come off if you're bashing it into rocks or whatever but it will stick a heck of a lot better than mustard. Not that there's anything wrong with a mustard patina, they can look pretty awesome. In a way their non-permanence can be what makes them fun, you can try some random condiment from your fridge and if it doesn't work just sand it off and start over.

 

[Zuluninja]

now that's a great idea...I might try to mix different sauces when I get home!

 

[JustAFleshWound]

Here is the best picture of the one I put on mine. Kind of worn though.

 

[Irishgrouch]

This was my best one. One application of ketchup and two applications of mustard.

More details in this thread.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/851879-Finally-Stripped-my-BK9?

Man, that looks good!

 

[wasatchdan]

Here's my 2 with a mustard patina.

To get that finish, I covered it in A-1 sauce for a base coat and set it on a cookie sheet standing on it's spine for an hour. Then I cleaned it off and applied some spicy brown mustard in a pattern and let it sit for an hour on each side. It turned out okay, but I messed up the pattern a little. I've been thinking of changing it, which is easily done with some 600 grit sandpaper. The patina hold up pretty well, although it shows scratches easier than a blue/bleach etch, and if you don't like how it turns out, you can always try again.