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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: bailebr3 on May 22, 2008, 04:00:00 PM
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hey guys i have a quick question. i have a couple of different blades(ats34,154cm,and s30v)that i have been workin on. my question is: is there any way to make these blades look aged or well...crude, i guess would be the word. ??? not to hurt the strength or rust resistance....maybe a solution to dip or soak the blades in??
thanks for the help
brandon
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I have no idea. There are alot of ways to do carbon but I have no idea on stainless.
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yeah i wasnt sure of anything on stainless. dont know if its true but someone told me mustard....yes mustard?
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Mustard will patina carbon for sure. Maybe some of the experts will chime in.
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sounds like to me it couldnt hurt to give the mustard a try, if it stains your on the right track if not no big deal: after all it it is stainless. to qoute another knife maker KHALVERSON "you dunno till you try"! :goldtooth:
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very true oldpaths....im giving it a try now:)
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Lin Rhea mentioned some time ago about a stainless steel blackener. I have not tried it, but kept the link for when I was ready to.
You may be able to cut it down some, thin it, and get the proper effect you are looking for. I don't know what it is based on (oil, water, laquer thinner, etc.), you'll have to buy it and experiment for yourself.
Dan
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/black.htm#stainless
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looks interesting...its the stuff they use to make lettering show on stainless st. this could be a possibility. thanks dan