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Old 12-01-2014, 11:31 PM
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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.


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Old 12-02-2014, 07:49 AM
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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.


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