Tried etching/stonewashing cruwear... Think I overdid it

[jfindon]

Is it possible to re-etch after stonewashing to darken up the stonewash a bit? I think I made it too dark and stonewashed it too much so it's too much of a contrast...

 

[JTR357]

I think it came out nice. It reminds me of Bradfords Nimbus finish.

 

[jfindon]

Problem is certain angles look like this...

Other angles not in direct light look a bit better...

I was trying to hit that spot under the Spydiehole but feel like I wound up shaking it too much.

 

[JTR357]

If you were going for a rustic look, I'd say you nailed it. I like finishes like that though.

 

[jfindon]

Maybe I'll put it together with my new scales and see how I feel about it.

 

[jfindon]

Sorry for huge pictures.

 

[Arkansawyer]

I like it.

 

[115Italian]

I like it. The picture all assembled looks good. I get what you’re saying about the pictures where the light hits it though.
Maybe a little apple cider vinegar or mustard to help kill the light reflection?

 

[dialton]

Looks good to me. Very nice in fact

 

[bmo419]

Yeah actually it matches with those scales really well imo. Looks good.

 

[Swp321]

I think it looks great!! When can you do all of mine?

 

[jfindon]

Thanks guys. I do like it now that's it's all together. Before and after of sharpening:

 

[Cementite]

I bet it will hold an oil film tenaciously.