There I were, resting, when upon a sudden. I spied vinegar and mustard in my fridge.

[:IV:]

</Pirates Of The Caribbean reference>

Benchmade 960
Bought in person from Whitey at Whitey's Knives in Roanoke, VA then patina-ified with a paper towel and the ingredients listed within the subject-line.

He's reaching around 80 years old now and he's no longer a Benchmade dealer, this was the last of three he owned. He sold it to me for $145. He was somewhat sad about it. Then we shared stories, shook hands and off I went.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

That looks pretty darn good. :thumbup:

It's D2 steel, right?

 

[:IV:]

That looks pretty darn good. :thumbup:

It's D2 steel, right?

Yessir!

 

[stoffi]

That looks amazing man! What did you do with the paper towels to get that pattern?

 

[:IV:]

Twist them while soaked so only parts of them touch the metal at a time rather than the entire thing.

 

[vitatyranni]

That looks really awesome. I really like the sharp-looking edges separating the darker and lighter patinas. Almost looks like a gray camo pattern.

 

[tyr_shadowblade]

Why is the vinegar in your fridge?

 

[stoffi]

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

That looks pretty darn good. :thumbup:

It's D2 steel, right?

Yessir!

I asked about the D2, because the question often comes up around here, as to how well D2 takes a patina (or even if it takes a patina). This is a fine reference for such discussions. :thumbup:

 

[:IV:]

Why is the vinegar in your fridge?

Too hot greens plus cold vinegar = just right greens.