Blades. Knife-making, Flintknapping, sharpening broadheads, etc. A showcase for the talents of Cutlery and Artillery Artisans, and a place to sell and source wares, as well as materials, vendors etc.
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Coach
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by Coach » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:53 pm
Heres something I experimented with after reading on the net .
Before
After
Who likes what , before or after ?
The blade is given a soak in Vinegar and you get that "Old" look .
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hillbilly WA
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by hillbilly WA » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:57 pm
IS it still sharp? It certainly looks cool but does it feel weird or does it just look good?
I did have a signature... It was a very good one in fact... It made me laugh... But i lost it... So i dont have one anymore.
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Coach
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by Coach » Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:02 pm
It's still razor sharp , hasn't affected the metal apart from the "look"
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reviveourhomes
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by reviveourhomes » Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:16 am
Coach thats really nice looking. How long did you soak the blade in the Vinegar? And what type of vinager did youuse?
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."
- Jim Elliot: Missionary/Martyr.
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Coach
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by Coach » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:28 am
I wrapped cotton wool soaked in Brown vinegar around the blade for a few hours
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longbow steve
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by longbow steve » Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:32 am
Hi Coach, looks good, I believe thats how they do they China black timber finish, by soaking steel wool in vinegar(for quite some time) then appliying it to the timber, it miraculously blackens when the air reacts with the steel particles.
Bet everyone tries that now
Steve
