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Photos Patina thread
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A couple that see a lot of pocket time have some patina.
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That long slim blade looks like a slicing machine, Gary! Now let’s get some of that loaf served up!Christmas in July:
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Elgatodeacero
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Thanks, Lance.That long slim blade looks like a slicing machine, Gary! Now let’s get some of that loaf served up!
I still have the knife, but the pumpkin bread disappeared before the end of 2017. 
And the vegetables is the next photo are also long gone!
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My house is extremely humid in summer. Many years ago I forced the patina on this Appaloosa jack in order to protect the blades from corrosion. It worked.
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Your affection for 26's is contagious . Gotta get one
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I wanted to try and age/patina my micarta on my Fremont Jack. Not much on the subject besides don’t try bleach, therefore, I used that immediately.
I’m super happy with the results. Pepper spots ranging from black to brown on the covers and spring. I didn’t get it on the blade except for the spine next to the spring to blend. The micarta faded well and shows its fibers better. The top is yellow-ish and the bottom is OD green. I guess the Arrowhead is nickel silver, because it turned yellow more and no pepper.
Tonight, this Fremont will be cutting hot ribs and whatever else is on my plates. I hope to acquire stains on the lighter micarta.
Currently:
I’m super happy with the results. Pepper spots ranging from black to brown on the covers and spring. I didn’t get it on the blade except for the spine next to the spring to blend. The micarta faded well and shows its fibers better. The top is yellow-ish and the bottom is OD green. I guess the Arrowhead is nickel silver, because it turned yellow more and no pepper.
Tonight, this Fremont will be cutting hot ribs and whatever else is on my plates. I hope to acquire stains on the lighter micarta.
Currently:
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I've sold most of my GEC's to focus on customs with higher end steel options. This is the only one I probably won't ever sell.
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Signal, so you are going patinaless?!
Is that like going commando?
Is that like going commando?
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Lol! Not like. It is commando!
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So I’ve never tried to force a patina on a knife before, I’ve just let nature take its course. And when I didn’t pay close attention a few freckles would appear. I know different steels act differently but I thought I’d experiment with the Old Timer 340T I carry regularly. In reading some of the past threads, and talking to a buddy, I tried two different things. I stuck the main and sheeps foot into a potato for a bit,seemed to work well. I then put the Spey blade in some apple cider vinegar for a little while. The Spey came out almost black. Not sure I’m a fan of forcing the issue or not yet. The 15 I got from
Signalprick
had some patina on the main clip blade. At first I was going to remove it but I think I’ll keep it on there. For some reason I have less apprehension about digging into something with a knife that already looks used.
Signalprick
had some patina on the main clip blade. At first I was going to remove it but I think I’ll keep it on there. For some reason I have less apprehension about digging into something with a knife that already looks used.
