blade effects

[bailebr3]

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

[skullworks]

I have no idea. There are alot of ways to do carbon but I have no idea on stainless.

[bailebr3]

yeah i wasnt sure of anything on stainless. dont know if its true but someone told me mustard....yes mustard?

[skullworks]

Mustard will patina carbon for sure. Maybe some of the experts will chime in.

[oldpaths]

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"!  

[bailebr3]

very true oldpaths....im giving it a try now:)

[OconeeDan]

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

[bailebr3]

looks interesting...its the stuff they use to make lettering show on stainless st. this could be a possibility. thanks dan