patina on new knife??

[RescueRiley]

I was curious if putting a patina on a new blade (vinegar etc.) serves a function other than aesthtic..I understand people think it helps protect the blade...is it reccommended

 

[IUKE12]

I feel it helps prevent the blade from rust. A carbon blade is going to develop a patina in use, so it's not really an option. Using vinegar just speeds up the process. This has been my experience with my carbon moras.

 

[longbow50]

This is what I've read as well. The patina helps protect the blade from rust, but it doesn't change the fact that a carbon blade will need maintenance, especially in high moisture areas and store the knife outside of it's leather sheath as leather collects moisture.