I once made a copper knife by hammering it for a work-hardened structure.
It was actually a replica of an Egyptian blade used in the mummification process.
It was all good until I used a propane torch to give it an artificial patina. It turned soft as butter.
I use brass pins from time to time when I want to keep the browns of a nice wood handle as visually 'warm' as I can. Brass guards and bolsters can sometimes make a knife look garish and gaudy if not done sparingly and tastefully, but I have done that too--and recently.
Aren't opinions fun?!
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