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Oxidation Help
So I have been looking at black oxidation kits trying to figure out something different to do. Just for looks, I wouldn't expect an oxidation to do much in terms of positive affects for the blade. I actually think it might hurt it more than help.
But anyways, I am wondering if anyone has ever used any ocidation on their blades. And if so is there any advice you might give me? If it helps any I am just using a standard 440c steel. __________________ Vulpini Tactical https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vulpi...01006860094259 Find Me on KickStarter! Twitter: Elliot Fox @ VulpiniKnives |
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It's more dofficult to get a stainless steel like 440C to oxidize. Most makers use stainless to avoid that effect.
With carbon steel, we can age it with a ferric chloride etch, but with stainless, perhaps muratic acid or nitric acid if you have the facilities to safely use it. That's just an educated guess. __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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