Patina

Discussion in 'Blades' started by Hanzo, Sep 28, 2018.


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  1. Hanzo

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    Bear has been so busy. Otherwise I would commission him to rehandle the smaller bolo. I like them both a lot. The handle on the small one is small for my mitts. And the larger one is more comfortable now that it is non-traditional. Tennis overwrap is good stuff. I even use it on my tai chi sword. Of course, I tell my students that it is an ancient Chinese secret. And no, I don't have to kill them after I tell them. One of them asked me.
     
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  2. Hanzo

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  3. Motomom34

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    I read that you have to heat AC vinegar. But did you rub/dot with the potato? I do not have wasabi or hot sauce in the house so those are out. But I do have vinegar & potatoes. Has anyone ever used mustard? I read that works okay. Plus one article I read says you need to wipe the blade down with alcohol first to strip any oils. True or false?
     
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  4. Hanzo

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    The last Mora that looked like a hamon was done with lime and mustard. I’ve used a flour paste too.

    If you just wrap the blade with a paper towel wet with vinegar, the blade will darken.
     
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  5. Motomom34

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    I will be doing this to my Mora. It is way too shiny. Regarding my other question, do you wipe your blades with alcohol to remove oils etc?
     
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  6. Brokor

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    Yes, always start with a clean blade. Dawn and warm water works great.
     
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  7. Hanzo

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    No. I wash them on occasion and wipe a light coat of olive oil on mine. I may use them for food and olive oil is safe. If you let it sit for a very long time, just wash it before you use it on food. Then wash it after and reapply a little oil.


    @Motomom34, this is my favorite one so far. Although just plain dark is good too. Was even thinking of doing that to my sword. High carbon spring steel after all.
     
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  9. Ganado

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    [LMAO] I thought you were talking about the inside of my coffee mug! it has a nice charcoal patina:lol:
     
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