She has a name and it’s Christina

[David Mary]

This thread’s to watch her get patina.

 

[David Mary]

I’m awarding 15 points to whoever guesses the reason that I chose that name.

 

[David Mary]

Maybe even 15 and 20 points



That’s a hint by the way

 

[David Mary]

I’m a lefty as you can see. Also an incurable night owl apparently

 

[David Mary]

 

[David Mary]

I don’t normally chop garlic but throw them in whole. However for the sake of this thread I’m starting.

 

[David Mary]

The model name is Arcolinea by the way, and this was one of two or three prototypes.

Back when I was still treating this one as R&D and it had tigerwood scales, I somewhat forced the patina by deliberately leaving it wet and soiled with food juices, usually onion. This time I’m cleaning it up after each use so this may be a long haul.

Which is good because I’m treating this as my forever knife. This Arcolinea didn’t receive her given name of Christina until tonight though. And it’s the first knife of mine that I’ve given an actual name to (not just a model name) as far as I can remember.

 

[jux t]

Connected so far: the 15n20 I got, the patina I got, the Christ I got, but the dots I have not.

 

[DocJD]

I’m awarding 15 points to whoever guesses the reason that I chose that name.

A boat naming ceremony, often referred to as a christening, is a traditional event where a new name is given to a boat, typically involving rituals and celebrations to honor the sea and ensure safe voyages. This ceremony can include toasts, prayers, and the breaking of champagne over the boat.

Cheated with an AI to detail my answer guess .

 

[David Mary]

Cheated with an AI to detail my answer guess

Kinda like how I cheated separating those onions by using a knife.

 

[David Mary]

No points awarded yet.

 

[DennisM]

the reason that I chose that name.

The knife was named after Countess de Casa Miranda, a Swedish Politician. The countess was also known as Christina Nilsson who happens to be your great great great grandmother?


That's all I got ...

 

[Hurrul]

15n20 takes on dramatic tones and shades of patina; especially, citrus of any kind.

Put a shiny edge on a cool patina blade and the contrast is quite dramatic...satisfying in look, for some reason.

I won't post a pic in this thread, but my 15n20 EDChef has developed it's unique looks for some time and the shine of it's sharp edges and dark patina, is again, pleasing to my eyes.

Patina aside, looks like a nice kitchen-crafter for processing and moving material quickly.

 

[David Mary]

DennisM closest guess so far!

 

[David Mary]

 

[oldmanwilly]

Did you really like Stephen King's Christine, but want to name your knife something a little more original?

 

[David Mary]

You know you’re a knife knut when you make a deliberate dietary change specifically for its patina benefits.

 

[David Mary]

Playing the long game. That is to say, cleaning immediately after use this time around. So the patina will take time.

 

[David Mary]

Didn't really continue with the cabbage, since it wasn't really showing the changes I was expecting. So it's mostly onion still.

Calling RokJok , how did you get those cool droplet looking marks on your EDChef XL?

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/my-edc-kitchen-knife-what’s-yours.2016671/page-2#post-23150052

 

[David Mary]