Show Off of Your Fiddleback Patinas

[Mistwalker]

Some time back, my friend D varga49 , suggested a thread showing off patinas. I agree, I think it's a great idea, I'll start

MY first Fiddleback, the first Bushfinger, the summer of 2010. Nothing forced in that patina, just a lot of woodworking.

 

[Cypress Creek Knives]

I’ll snag some better photos when I get home from my little vacation, but here is a shot of my patina’d blades.

 

[Mistwalker]

I’ll snag some better photos when I get home from my little vacation, but here is a shot of my patina’d blades.

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Very nice group of Fiddlebacks. They all have the loved look too and that's even better! Looks like the BC Jr. gets a good bit of lovin

 

[Cypress Creek Knives]

Very nice group of Fiddlebacks. They all have the loved look too and that's even better! Looks like the BC Jr. gets a good bit of lovin

The BC Jr was my first Fiddleback, it probably saw the most carry and use, though my favorite is the Hiking Buddy

 

[Mistwalker]

Hard to not like the Hiking Buddy, it's like a compact bushcrft knife. It doesn't take up a lot of space, but it's very capable.

 

[Mistwalker]

The BC Jr was my first Fiddleback, it probably saw the most carry and use, though my favorite is the Hiking Buddy

Hard to not like the Hiking Buddy, it's like a compact bushcrft knife. It doesn't take up a lot of space, but it's very capable.

 

[Hurrul]

 

[Mistwalker]

Good looking group of knives! I love that Esquire, it looks like it might have cut a steak or two

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

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[Hurrul]

Good looking group of knives! I love that Esquire, it looks like it might have cut a steak or two

It's actually the larger Esquire look alike, the black and red Monarch.

I do have some Esquires...but only one with more obvious patina formation, plus handle patina on the bone linen micarta:

 

[Mistwalker]

It's actually the larger Esquire look alike, the black and red Monarch.

I do have some Esquires...but only one with more obvious patina formation, plus handle patina on the bone linen micarta:

That is a great looking Esquire. I like the higher grinds on the smaller blades. I had an Osage Esquire once and loved it.

 

[Hurrul]

That is a great looking Esquire. I like the higher grinds on the smaller blades. I had an Osage Esquire once and loved it.

And spear shaped blades...or roughly spear shaped....just do it for me.

Monarch and Douglas Fir fatwood:

True - small knives with high grinds, like this Bushboot, are great day to day task type knives:

 

[Mistwalker]

And spear shaped blades...or roughly spear shaped....just do it for me.

Monarch and Douglas Fir fatwood:

I'm the same way, That's why the Kephart is my favorite Fiddleback bushcraft knife. I like a good point for detail work

True - small knives with high grinds, like this Bushboot, are great day to day task type knives:

I like higher grinds on the small EDC models like the Bushboot. I actually miss this Bloodwood Bushboot more than any other Fiddleback I've ever lost. I carried it in Florida when I was hanging out with my Dad during his last days in 2012. I would carry whatever knives I was writing articles on for TK, and doing website and marketing images for TOPS during the mornings wile I worked, then when the storms would start moving in around 3, I'd leave the swamps and head to the hotel, shower, change, put the Bushboot and pocket sheath in my pocket and head to the facility to hang out with Dad till he wanted to lay down. I used it more than once to cut up his food and make it easier for him to eat.

 

[Hurrul]

I'm the same way, That's why the Kephart is my favorite Fiddleback bushcraft knife. I like a good point for detail work

I like higher grinds on the small EDC models like the Bushboot. I actually miss this Bloodwood Bushboot more than any other Fiddleback I've ever lost. I carried it in Florida when I was habging out with my Dad his last days in 2012. I would carry whatever knives I was writing articles on for TK, and doing website and marketing images for TOPS during the mornings wile I worked, then when the storms would start moving in around 3, I'd leave the swamps and head to the hotel, shower, change, put the Bushboot and pocket sheath in my pocket and head to the facility to hang out with Dad till he wanted to lay down. I used it more than once to cut up his food and make it easier for him to eat.

My affinity for straighter edges and/or more spear shaped blades has also lead me to various sheep like blades, which I find quite utilitarian, unless you need to spread butter on something, or lift your knuckles above a cutting board/surface...more edge belly does help out with those two circumstances.

A "sheep" enough blade...Shogun:

Shaman and Pygmy

 

[Mistwalker]

My affinity for straighter edges and/or more spear shaped blades has also lead me to various sheep like blades, which I find quite utilitarian, unless you need to spread butter on something, or lift your knuckles above a cutting board/surface...more edge belly does help out with those two circumstances.

A "sheep" enough blade...Shogun:

I got to handle a Shogun at the shop a few years ago. I like it a lot. Very nimble and versatile blade, feels great in the hand. No experience with the Shaman and Pigmy. they look very utilitarian though.

 

[Hurrul]

A more recent look at this Shogun - it's 8670 steel, which patina's differently than Andy's A2. This patina in particular, has not seen much kitchen time, but has been exposed to some plant acids, during yard work and fooling around on day hikes and car camps. Over time, the point shows the most patina due to most of the use occurring at the point/near the tip.

 

[notajerryskid]

01 tool hiking buddy.

 

[Mistwalker]

01 tool hiking buddy.
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I love how O1 will take such a dark patina if you just let it keep going. It reminds me of the old German knives I had as a kid with dark blades from all the acids from game processing.

 

[notajerryskid]

El chopo... aka chop suey in our house .... (he has cut everyone in the house hold.)

 

[Mistwalker]

El chopo... aka chop suey in our house .... (he has cut everyone in the house hold.)
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Geeez, if I can find the old Fiddkeback Forge bandaide dispenser I have I'll send it to you. Sweet blade with a sweet patina though! Thespalting on that one is gorgeous.