Photos Patina thread

[Corto_Malt]

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

 

[Hickory n steel]

 

[Travman]

 

[Travman]

How did you acquire such an even patina? That looks fantastic!

The blades were dipped in hot white vinegar for a few minutes. This turns the blades black with patina. I then rinse off the blades with water and let the blades air dry. Next I rub the blades lightly with very fine steel wool. Then I use the knife so the patina isn’t too even. That’s all. If it does not look right I repeat the process. This process works best for the Tidioute knives with the satin finished blades. With the Northfield polished blades the patina does not want to take as easily.

 

[Greg_M]

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

The blades were dipped in hot white vinegar for a few minutes. This turns the blades black with patina. I then rinse off the blades with water and let the blades air dry. Next I rub the blades lightly with very fine steel wool. Then I use the knife so the patina isn’t too even. That’s all. If it does not look right I repeat the process. This process works best for the Tidioute knives with the satin finished blades. With the Northfield polished blades the patina does not want to take as easily.

What steel wool would you recommend? I’ve used 0000 and it doesn’t seem to do anything at all.

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Travman]

What steel wool would you recommend? I’ve used 0000 and it doesn’t seem to do anything at all.

Keep rubbing. #0000 Fine steel wool is what I use. I will also sometimes use an 8000 3M pad.

I will rub more patina off on the top half of the blade to simulate actual pocket carry time which would natural rub the spine of the blade. I like to sharpen and strop the blades immediately after to show off the contrast of the shiny blade edge with the darker patina blade. Sometimes I’ll repeat the whole process several times to get it to my liking. I then like to use the knife a lot to cut up vegetables and meat which of course then makes the patina look less even, but that’s okay too. If a knife ever gets too nasty looking, I’ll clean it up with Flitz. I’ll then enjoy the “new” looking knife for a few weeks. Then I’ll start another round of patina.

 

[fishin1635]

 

[Aaronmccombs]

Patina is coming through pretty nice. GEC #431118

 

[Aaronmccombs]

What number pattern is this? This knife looks great. I’d love to try and find one.

 

[Travman]

What number pattern is this? This knife looks great. I’d love to try and find one.

That one is a 2015 #15 with a sheepfoot main blade and cap lifter secondary. It was a SFO for Gun Stock Jacks. Basically, it is a Beer Scout with Bloodwood handles and a banner shield.

 

[joeradza]

When I received this Bullard the blade was patinated and had numerous small pepper spots. I’ve since given it several flitz sessions which has given the blade back much of its shine but many of the spots remain. For my photos I overexpose the blade and edit out some of the spots but if you look you can still see them. Use this as a before photo from today and after steak tonight we’ll see how the patina changes the look
Edit: steak patina is blue . I was surprised at how quickly the A2 steel gained the patina

 

[Steven_69]

 

[kamagong]

My lambsfoot used to give me the evil eye when I reached for other knives.

 

[Heathenhymnal]

81 Coon Skinner coming along nicely.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

My Opinel No. 6 "Carbone" is taking on a nice patina thanks to some time in a potato followed by slicing an apple and a lemon.

 

[ErikMB]

 

[black mamba]

In spite of my telling my wife over and over again that this is a carbon steel knife and needs a certain amount of care, she continues to abuse it in a most unsavory manner. It is her favorite knife, but she continually washes it and just sets it in the drainer to dry, leaving rust blobs on it all the time. I quietly do what I can to limit the damage and resharpen it for her useful enjoyment.

PS. - In looking at the photo of the mark side, I now think it looks like a Bob Ross landscape.