Patch knife and rawhide

[R APPLEBY]

A fun and simple project and I enjoy making primitive styled knives. I think this turned out very period.

Patch knife

Blade; 4 inch antiqued saw steel

Bolster; poured pewter

Handle; Whitetail deer

OAL: 8 inches

Sheath; 8/9oz leather wrapped in rawhide

Thanks for looking

 

[kawanin]

Sure does, takes me back about 150 years

Nicely done!

 

[Steve Nuckels]

I love it! I'm a rookie, how did you get the petina on the blade?

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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[Keith Montgomery]

Very nicely done.

 

[R APPLEBY]

I love it! I'm a rookie, how did you get the petina on the blade?

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

Thanks all,

Steve, First I polished the blade then, I gave it a soak in ferric chloride. Then I gave it a scrub in the sink with a rag and my abrasive hand cleaner( should be a dark grey). Then I ended with a mustard finish and a rinse in hot water. Give it a wax after you wipe it dry. Thats it.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Thanks! How long did you let the mustard on?



Steve

 

[R APPLEBY]

Thanks! How long did you let the mustard on?



Steve

I think it was only on for five minutes or so. If its not coming out the way you want its easy enough to take it back with a scotch pad or some 1500 grit paper give it a fresh scrub and try again.

 

[whiteeugene]

Very nice knife how did you come up with the mustard Idea ?
Doug

 

[R APPLEBY]

Thanks, The mustard finish is a method used for years by many makers to force patina.

Here are some links here on BF.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690850&highlight=mustard+finish

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621308