Morakniv. Anyone who spends anytime off their couch needs at least 3. I have 4. I like the Robust. I have to square the back edge also. I bout my wife the red one like in the video. I have 100's of knives. No boast. Seriously. I have been collecting for 40 years. I used to be the guy that needed 1/4 D2 steel that was a foot long. Now I have happily adapted all my kits with a Mora. Great Job.
I know this video is an older one, but I referenced it for my new Mora. I picked up an $8 basic a few weeks ago and did the patina tonight. It came out really great! Thanks for the tutorial!
@SensiblePrepper Thank you for the video! I followed your method. You mentioned and showed in the video that some discoloration occurs next to the handle. I noticed that while the knife is hanging, the small bubbles gather under the plastic part, they stuck then the patina can not form properly there. Moving the handle sometimes or lift it out for a moment helps. Greetings
I just tried this. It is amazing! the blade kept "bubbling" so i stopped after 30 minutes. the blade is now evenly coated dark black. so cool, thanks sootch!
I just did 2 of these today and I found that by using very fine steel wool on the blade and cleaning it with an alcohol 1st aid patch that the finish was very even on the entire blade. Also I found the need on the 2nd blade to start with a fresh glass of vinegar. The reaction was very quick and allowing the vinegar air dry on the final dip kept the blade from streaking. I did the process 3 times on each blade. I also heated the vinegar in the microwave with good results. A beautiful blade with a very dark, almost blue in color.
great video. I did the same thing with my knife about a year ago. I didnt heat the Apple cider. I left the vinegar at room temperature but left it overnight. same great results. keep the videos coming!!!
I wish you would have done a few tasks with this knife to see how well the finish holds up. Have you used it much after to see how it does with use? Thanks for doing this.
Love Moras... If I had the money, I'd be constantly buying the vintage and antique Frost/Mora/Erikson knives that I spend all day drooling over online lol
I like the idea of taking a bush craft knife and giving it a tactical blade. I love how the blade almost matches the color of the handle. Excellent video as always, Thank you for sharing again.
It is very easy actually. I used some chili sauce with white vinegar in it. Applied some with my finger and let it sit in a kitchen towel. For about 20 minutes for starters, then reapplied and waited 15 minutes again. That was enough for me.. Beautiful indeed!! 😑 Love carbon!! Mora 711, my working knife. Love from Sweden.
I just bought one of these Mora knives. I am excited. I use a vinegar process on all my carbon steel knives. Works very well. Plus, looks cool. Good job!
YAKMAN HERE !! JUST ORDERED A New MORA Can NOT WAIT TO DO THAT TO THE BLADE !! I FEEL U HAVE SOME OF THE BEST VIDEOS !! I LOVE THE WAY YOU CUT UP Afterwords !! U ARE A NATURAL ON Video : - ) !! YAKMAN OUT !!
I find my Mora just seems to be the one I naturally reach for to use in real chores. It has the weight and balance I find useful and I ended up with 4 types and have one near me most of the time.
I'm wondering how this affects the edge, primarily after sharpening and should one force a patina after each sharpening to keep the patina on the edge?
That worked great. I love how there's so many methods out there to achieve a forced patina. I've tested out over 7 different solutions (all common household supplies) and most work, but just take time. I want to find a quick method that doesn't require much fussing, just dip it leave it for a half hour and come back to a forced patina blade.
Just use some liquid gun blue. Have you tried using tea, or coffee grounds? Takes a few days for my desired patina, but I like the darker less glossy finish.
This is by far my favorite "prepper" channel. I have been watching this channel for over a year and just about all of my kits, bags, and packs and my EDC have been inspired by this channel in some way. I especially like your 'multiple uses for everyday items' type videos. Great work!
does the patina wear off when sharpening the blade or stropping? i'm getting the m ora robust and i think i might do this it looks cool plus the added rust protection also can you use olive oil to oil the blade ?
How would the edge be after you sharpened this, I want to get a couple for the scouts and I would do this to them all, but upon getting the knives they have back they all need a sharpen!! Would sharpening take the patina off? Would I need to redo this process every time? Thanks!
Just got my MORAKNIV this afternoon, and since you made your video they've flattened the spine and put a nice drop on the point to eliminate the need for any filing. Two fifteen-minute soaks in boiled cider vinegar and I have a slick dark grey/black blade just that quick. Few drops of pistol lubericant and we are good to go. Thanks.
Tried this method on my Mora basic 511 with a carbon steel blade and ended up with a sleek charcoal grey result just like in the video. I used boiling white vinegar (5% concentration) and did two rounds- left the knife in it for 50 minutes both times. Thank you for the idea!
I love the video. It worked great on mine. Also thank you. You used the fire steel in the correct manner. most of the time people draw the knife across the steel and fling the sparks everywhere.
If you mix half Apple cider & half Balsonic Vinegar, You will get an almost dark Black Patina on your knife blade & if you leave it in the Vinegar for a few Hrs also will help .
Hello! Nice video! I still have some small advices. Adding a small quantity of hydrogen peroxide will speed up the process and gives a nice black coating. Once the process is finished, in order to avoid further rusting, the process should be "cut off" by a bath of sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize the acid residues.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. It works just fine. I mix 50/50 warm vinegar and hidrogen peroxide, i put the knife in and then, I add a teaspoon of salt. If you scrub the stell from time to time you can control the texture of the black coating. When is done, wash it then let it soak in baking soda solution.
@@lukehall2061 most people use other oil like gun or knife oil. I believe he was just saying that he used olive oil instead. I use olive oil too and it works just fine. (Even after the patina)
Another reason to use olive oil is that any of your items in your kit should have at least two uses. Olive oil can be used to cook food as well and as he mentioned when you oil your knife with it, it wont affect your food when you cut it.
Great timing, I just filed a 90 edge on the spine of my Mora heavy duty companion, will be trying this patina technique. I have Moras in both my wife and I's BOBs and GHBs and recently gave one to my son to put in his "camping" bag. My wife made this long lanyard for my Mora Kansbol, took 37 feet of parachord and connects the knife and sheath...I should do a video on that.
when I file the backs of my Mora's spine I do it in one direction in my case to the left side of the blade as I am right handed. It gives a burr that aids in it's fire starting ability and I always hold that side away when using flint. Just an idea to try we always hold the knife the same way when striking a ferro rod so each side of the spine can serve a different purpose
I hope that is a double cut file because most are designed to only cut on the forward stroke and going back and forth like that will dull the file quickly. Just a bit of info, love the tip! I will mine now, thanks!
I just did this on my Mora Classic 1, I got a nice rich black patina after 3 dips (10 minutes each) using the boiling apple cider vinegar, make sure it is at a rolling boil for best results, and clean the blade with rubbing alcohol before starting
Colson Customs can it be done to a full stainless steel like a Victorinox ? I'd like to have this finish on my swiss soldier, but i'm afraid of ruining it. Also it needs to be fully coverd to accomplish, also the plastic cheeks. What do you thik ?
TheRealJayGutta I'm pretty sure he used the same vinegar. he didn't have a lot and he said boiling it would affect how much he would need. so same vinegar is a safe bet.
Wonderfull tutorial! You are a great! I have some questions: 1) after treatment, the blade sharpening keeps well? 2) After re-sharpening the blade must again be treated with vinegar? 3) This treatment goes well on axes or other tools? Thanks for your suggestion and for sharing this trick. Greetings from North West Italy! Dario.
Great video brother. I own a LMF Mora in stainless steel and a Mora Companion HD in carbone. I have been thinking about doing a patina on it, so I watched with great interest. So THANKS!!! Perfect timing! :)
I love my Mora knives! Was down in Atlanta last week & went to Goinggear. What a nice store! I got the "Sootch" discount on a UCO "Candle Lantern"...I appreciate that, man!
Jaydon Brooker It will prevent the surface from rusting, it's just a coating. It affects just few micron in thickness. To make brittle carbon steel it needs to pass through a full hardening cicle, get to critical temperature, around 1200° celsius (≈2200° Fahrenheit) and being fast quenched in oil. Hope been exaustive. By the way, i was browsing through the comments to find out if it can be made to a full stainless steel, like a Victorinox.
Sweet. Looks good man. 😎 There’s only 1 bummer with having a black blade, and that is you can no longer use it to flash sunlight for signaling in a survival situation. Hopefully something that never comes up, haha just something interesting to consider when picking a knife is all. 🤙🏽
Sootch... I apologize if I missed this answer already but does heating the vinegar have a brittling affect on the metal? I'm no metallurgy expert or anything of that nature but I know hearing and cooing metal does affect it. Do you notice any change I prefer the matte black finish you get but I have seen this done in cold vinegar and in your other video mustard... it's not quite as uniform and dark which is the point I know but I'm curious. I've just bought my first morakniv and I want to see it's quality edge before modifying and buying a few more. Thanks for all the knowledge you transfer it really is appreciated
You're very knowledgeable & I've enjoyed your channel for many years. I'm wanting to maybe do a forced Patina on my Two Sun with D2 tool steel. I was thinking gun blue or vinegar. I'm trying to find a definitive video on treating a D2 blade. I'm in Burlington Vermont on Lake Champlain. Everything that isn't stainless steel rusts very quickly because of the humidity. You're a Veteran & I'm a Navy Brat. Your video popped up in my search. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Thank you very much for this guide, Sootch! I followed it tomorrow (my whole house smells like vinegar now LOL) and the result is great! :-) Just FYI there were no "bubbles" coming out of the blade anytime during the process. I used boiling apple cider vinegar, as you did, only no isopropyl alcohol as the knife was brand new ... but I don't think that's related.
Thank you for showing me the way. I used your method and had wonderful results.I didn't sharpen the back of my knife because I like to put my thumb on it when doing some bushcrafting. I use strikers anyway. I wrapped blackwidow paracord around a sparkforce firestarter on my sheath. I now have a new EDC sheath knife. I love it. Oh, I didn't say what knife. It's a Moraknife Robust. I always enjoy your videos.Not as cocky as some are. Be strong, God Bless
Morakniv. Anyone who spends anytime off their couch needs at least 3. I have 4. I like the Robust. I have to square the back edge also. I bout my wife the red one like in the video. I have 100's of knives. No boast. Seriously. I have been collecting for 40 years. I used to be the guy that needed 1/4 D2 steel that was a foot long. Now I have happily adapted all my kits with a Mora. Great Job.
I agree, I also have four, wife has two, and kid has one. I even have the round hole carving one.
There's something about how handy they are that is so appealing. Thanks Rusty!
rusty gray I'm 13 and I have a little bit over 70, like 73 or 74.
they're not the best quality but I have a few pretty good ones
rusty gray I'm 13 and I have a little bit over 70, like 73 or 74.
they're not the best quality but I have a few pretty good ones
rusty gray ii
I know this video is an older one, but I referenced it for my new Mora. I picked up an $8 basic a few weeks ago and did the patina tonight. It came out really great! Thanks for the tutorial!
@SensiblePrepper Thank you for the video! I followed your method. You mentioned and showed in the video that some discoloration occurs next to the handle. I noticed that while the knife is hanging, the small bubbles gather under the plastic part, they stuck then the patina can not form properly there. Moving the handle sometimes or lift it out for a moment helps. Greetings
Great tip!
I just tried this. It is amazing! the blade kept "bubbling" so i stopped after 30 minutes. the blade is now evenly coated dark black. so cool, thanks sootch!
And how does it hold up? I have seen a video where someone baton with the forced patina and it starts to come of just from the first piece of wood.
I just did 2 of these today and I found that by using very fine steel wool on the blade and cleaning it with an alcohol 1st aid patch that the finish was very even on the entire blade. Also I found the need on the 2nd blade to start with a fresh glass of vinegar. The reaction was very quick and allowing the vinegar air dry on the final dip kept the blade from streaking. I did the process 3 times on each blade. I also heated the vinegar in the microwave with good results. A beautiful blade with a very dark, almost blue in color.
great video. I did the same thing with my knife about a year ago. I didnt heat the Apple cider. I left the vinegar at room temperature but left it overnight. same great results. keep the videos coming!!!
Thanks Pops. Good info
"Be strong. Be of good courage." LOVE it. Be of good cheer, Soots. I am learning a LOT from you, man.
I wish you would have done a few tasks with this knife to see how well the finish holds up. Have you used it much after to see how it does with use? Thanks for doing this.
8:35 the rising bubbles build up where the blade meets the handle. just shake it a little every minute so the bubbles make way for the liquid.
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Love Moras... If I had the money, I'd be constantly buying the vintage and antique Frost/Mora/Erikson knives that I spend all day drooling over online lol
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Just tried it on my Morakniv and it worked great.
I like the idea of taking a bush craft knife and giving it a tactical blade. I love how the blade almost matches the color of the handle. Excellent video as always, Thank you for sharing again.
Thanks for the informative video.
Out of interest, does this process effect the edge (sharpness) at all?
does the oxidation make the tip dull? Do you need to put a new edge on it after the vinegar treatment and then oil the edge?
It is very easy actually. I used some chili sauce with white vinegar in it. Applied some with my finger and let it sit in a kitchen towel. For about 20 minutes for starters, then reapplied and waited 15 minutes again. That was enough for me.. Beautiful indeed!! 😑 Love carbon!! Mora 711, my working knife. Love from Sweden.
Tried boiling vinegar after and my God almighty was I impressed with the effects!
Thanks for the tip. It looks great. I'm surprised your glass didn't crack.
I just bought one of these Mora knives. I am excited. I use a vinegar process on all my carbon steel knives. Works very well. Plus, looks cool. Good job!
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Can NOT WAIT TO DO THAT TO THE BLADE !! I FEEL U HAVE SOME OF THE BEST VIDEOS !! I LOVE THE WAY YOU CUT UP Afterwords !! U ARE A NATURAL ON Video : - ) !!
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I find my Mora just seems to be the one I naturally reach for to use in real chores. It has the weight and balance I find useful and I ended up with 4 types and have one near me most of the time.
I'm wondering how this affects the edge, primarily after sharpening and should one force a patina after each sharpening to keep the patina on the edge?
That's a good point, especially with the scandi grind they have.
I don’t think it matters for in the edge, sharpening in the field will take of rust on the edge
That worked great. I love how there's so many methods out there to achieve a forced patina. I've tested out over 7 different solutions (all common household supplies) and most work, but just take time. I want to find a quick method that doesn't require much fussing, just dip it leave it for a half hour and come back to a forced patina blade.
Just use some liquid gun blue.
Have you tried using tea, or coffee grounds? Takes a few days for my desired patina, but I like the darker less glossy finish.
Jefari H. Coffee grounds? Will give patina? Tell me more please... how?
This is by far my favorite "prepper" channel. I have been watching this channel for over a year and just about all of my kits, bags, and packs and my EDC have been inspired by this channel in some way. I especially like your 'multiple uses for everyday items' type videos. Great work!
Thanks Brother! You're words made my day.
does the patina wear off when sharpening the blade or stropping? i'm getting the m ora robust and i think i might do this it looks cool plus the added rust protection
also can you use olive oil to oil the blade ?
Kenny K I'm really late but, yes u can use it however it will leave some residue after time
Just put the patina on my mora. It came out great! Thanks for the tutorial. Ed C
Just did this project the other day. Great minds think alike. Good video as always.
Thanks Brother. It's a fun and useful project.
How would the edge be after you sharpened this, I want to get a couple for the scouts and I would do this to them all, but upon getting the knives they have back they all need a sharpen!! Would sharpening take the patina off? Would I need to redo this process every time? Thanks!
It would only take off the patina where you are removing material.
Just got my MORAKNIV this afternoon, and since you made your video they've flattened the spine and put a nice drop on the point to eliminate the need for any filing. Two fifteen-minute soaks in boiled cider vinegar and I have a slick dark grey/black blade just that quick. Few drops of pistol lubericant and we are good to go. Thanks.
Best camping knife ever.
that colour blades matches the handle so well, looks great !
Tried this method on my Mora basic 511 with a carbon steel blade and ended up with a sleek charcoal grey result just like in the video. I used boiling white vinegar (5% concentration) and did two rounds- left the knife in it for 50 minutes both times. Thank you for the idea!
I love the video. It worked great on mine. Also thank you. You used the fire steel in the correct manner. most of the time people draw the knife across the steel and fling the sparks everywhere.
I found a mix if citric acid and water works well.
If you mix half Apple cider & half Balsonic Vinegar, You will get an almost dark Black Patina on your knife blade & if you leave it in the Vinegar for a few Hrs also will help .
do you have to boil it?
@@jojobrownie57 yes
I put vinegar in my girl friends bath water hoping she would turn black, it didn't work,,, but on my mora robust it worked perfect 😹
Hello! Nice video! I still have some small advices.
Adding a small quantity of hydrogen peroxide will speed up the process and gives a nice black coating. Once the process is finished, in order to avoid further rusting, the process should be "cut off" by a bath of sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize the acid residues.
I wonder if baking soda would work too as a stop bath.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. It works just fine.
I mix 50/50 warm vinegar and hidrogen peroxide, i put the knife in and then, I add a teaspoon of salt.
If you scrub the stell from time to time you can control the texture of the black coating.
When is done, wash it then let it soak in baking soda solution.
Don't forget to wear gloves and eye protection!
Safety first! Thanks for the tips guys!
I have the same Mora Pro-C and have been tossing around the idea of doing this. One seriously wicked blade for so little $$!
Great video. Very interesting watching the reaction of the blade in the apple cider vinegar.
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just bought my first Mora awesome knife thanks for the channel
Does it need to be sharpened after this procedure or the sharpness remains? Thank you for your answer.
done this to a few knives.love the way the look after. I like to oil them with olive oil .still protects them but safe for use on food after
Are you saying that a vinegar patina is not food safe ?
@@lukehall2061 i think he means that he would rather cut up food with olive oil on the blade rather than gun or knife oil on it.
But there is no mention of gun or knife oil
@@lukehall2061 most people use other oil like gun or knife oil. I believe he was just saying that he used olive oil instead. I use olive oil too and it works just fine. (Even after the patina)
Another reason to use olive oil is that any of your items in your kit should have at least two uses. Olive oil can be used to cook food as well and as he mentioned when you oil your knife with it, it wont affect your food when you cut it.
Great timing, I just filed a 90 edge on the spine of my Mora heavy duty companion, will be trying this patina technique. I have Moras in both my wife and I's BOBs and GHBs and recently gave one to my son to put in his "camping" bag. My wife made this long lanyard for my Mora Kansbol, took 37 feet of parachord and connects the knife and sheath...I should do a video on that.
when I file the backs of my Mora's spine I do it in one direction in my case to the left side of the blade as I am right handed. It gives a burr that aids in it's fire starting ability and I always hold that side away when using flint. Just an idea to try we always hold the knife the same way when striking a ferro rod so each side of the spine can serve a different purpose
Thanks Richard. Good advise.
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I hope that is a double cut file because most are designed to only cut on the forward stroke and going back and forth like that will dull the file quickly. Just a bit of info, love the tip! I will mine now, thanks!
I now see that someone beat me to it!
I have used mustard for this also. Makes some cool patterns.
just got my first mora 511 tonight.. I'm looking forward to doing this.
Can this be done to a knife with a wood handle? Would the liquid affect the wood if the liquid touches the wood?
beckerm13 if the wood was untreated yes it would because the wood isnt already occupied by another finish or liquid so if you try take caution.
Thanks. My Mora Robust was full of spots from chopping oranges. Now its nice and dark.
the oxide layer will help resist corrosion as well. It also makes the surface a little porous which holds oil well.
For a newbies first time setup, I'm thinking of the black Bushcraft Mora as my first fixed blade and the Gerber Tech skin as the first folder.
I literally just put a refresh vinegar patina on my Mora Companion yesterday!
What will this 100 degree celcius temperature do to the hardening and tempering that is done on the knife at the factory?
Fantastic patriot and beautiful patina!!
Just what i was looking for. Thank you for posting!
Received my first Mora today so will be doing this at some point. Cheers.
I wonder if this dulls the edge or makes it different to re-sharpen, if it loses any hardness in the steel?
I just did this on my Mora Classic 1, I got a nice rich black patina after 3 dips (10 minutes each) using the boiling apple cider vinegar, make sure it is at a rolling boil for best results, and clean the blade with rubbing alcohol before starting
I did the same thing to my Basic 511 ywo days ago. it is looking nice. I didn't grind the spine down though. Just wasn't much of a need to for me.
I have a big 5 gallon bucket with vinegar, salt and hydrogen peroxide. I usually let blades etch for at least 4 hours. Usually do 2 or cycles.
Colson Customs can it be done to a full stainless steel like a Victorinox ? I'd like to have this finish on my swiss soldier, but i'm afraid of ruining it. Also it needs to be fully coverd to accomplish, also the plastic cheeks. What do you thik ?
I wonder if that was glue seeping down from the handle ? cool process I didn't know thanks
That's a good question. I'll have to look into it. Thanks Brother
Hey Sootch were you using the same vinegar over and over, or fresh each time?
NinjaPoobah please respond. i wondered the same thing.
TheRealJayGutta I'm pretty sure he used the same vinegar. he didn't have a lot and he said boiling it would affect how much he would need. so same vinegar is a safe bet.
I used the same vinegar. It didn't get too cloudy so I figured it would be fine. Thanks Brother!
NinjaPoobah that was gonna be my question. I'm glad I looked at other posts before I asked the same one. Great vid
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Will this work with white distilled vinegar?
very simple - very effective... thanks for sharing.
Wonderfull tutorial!
You are a great!
I have some questions:
1) after treatment, the blade sharpening keeps well?
2) After re-sharpening the blade must again be treated with vinegar?
3) This treatment goes well on axes or other tools?
Thanks for your suggestion and for sharing this trick.
Greetings from North West Italy!
Dario.
This rocks! GREAT how-to video. Thank you!
Great video brother. I own a LMF Mora in stainless steel and a Mora Companion HD in carbone. I have been thinking about doing a patina on it, so I watched with great interest. So THANKS!!! Perfect timing! :)
Can putting your knife in boiling vinegar mess up the temper of the blade
Nathan Ethington this is exactly what I was wondering
Etching the knife in vinegar dulls the edge? does it need resharpeneing after the vinegar treatment?
I didn't see anything in the comments about how well this finish holds up.
Question: Can I use a normal vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar?
Yes.
its awesome, just got my mora and its in vinegar right now! I did mustard on it first, so it has some stripes on it! Will see how it looks!
good stuff Sootch, excellent idea for someone who makes their own knife..
Thanks JB!
Picked one of these up today on a whim. I’ll be doing this as it already had a touch of surface rust
Like it, just bought my first one. Really reasonable price too....great review, thanks
God Bless
I love my Mora knives! Was down in Atlanta last week & went to Goinggear. What a nice store! I got the "Sootch" discount on a UCO "Candle Lantern"...I appreciate that, man!
Just got a Mora Robust, was wondering: Does this affect the strength of the blade? Does it make it more brittle or does it not affect the use? Thanks.
Jaydon Brooker It will prevent the surface from rusting, it's just a coating. It affects just few micron in thickness. To make brittle carbon steel it needs to pass through a full hardening cicle, get to critical temperature, around 1200° celsius (≈2200° Fahrenheit) and being fast quenched in oil. Hope been exaustive.
By the way, i was browsing through the comments to find out if it can be made to a full stainless steel, like a Victorinox.
Sweet. Looks good man. 😎 There’s only 1 bummer with having a black blade, and that is you can no longer use it to flash sunlight for signaling in a survival situation. Hopefully something that never comes up, haha just something interesting to consider when picking a knife is all. 🤙🏽
Amazing! Thank you. Which oil do you use?
I used the 1" vertical belt sander in my wood shop to square up the spine on mine. Then I tested it on some dryer lint. She sparked right up!
Will this work on a ww2 m1 bayonet?
Sootch... I apologize if I missed this answer already but does heating the vinegar have a brittling affect on the metal? I'm no metallurgy expert or anything of that nature but I know hearing and cooing metal does affect it. Do you notice any change I prefer the matte black finish you get but I have seen this done in cold vinegar and in your other video mustard... it's not quite as uniform and dark which is the point I know but I'm curious. I've just bought my first morakniv and I want to see it's quality edge before modifying and buying a few more. Thanks for all the knowledge you transfer it really is appreciated
Max Evans... awesome thanks man that's exactly what I was hoping to figure out
would this process hurt wood i could see it getting into it and expand it but i dont think the acid would strong enough to eat through it
You're very knowledgeable & I've enjoyed your channel for many years. I'm wanting to maybe do a forced Patina on my Two Sun with D2 tool steel. I was thinking gun blue or vinegar. I'm trying to find a definitive video on treating a D2 blade. I'm in Burlington Vermont on Lake Champlain. Everything that isn't stainless steel rusts very quickly because of the humidity. You're a Veteran & I'm a Navy Brat. Your video popped up in my search. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Do you have to heat up the vinegar for it to work
can you please do a video where you move around your local Wal-Mart and show some survival gear that is affordable
my Benchmade griptilian came in the mail today! something ive seen or heard from this channel and i can just tell im going to love it
When you finish the oxidizing process, what kind of oil do you finish with? Would mineral oil work?
Would this work for a Stainless Steel companion?
Edit: I was impatient, but my question was answered
Stainless steel needs acid
Do you reheat the same vinegar, or use fresh vinegar each time?.
Did you use fresh vinegar everytimes or did you heat the same one?
Great video and technique. Protects your blade and makes it look really cool!!! Thanks for the info sir.
Thank you very much for this guide, Sootch! I followed it tomorrow (my whole house smells like vinegar now LOL) and the result is great! :-)
Just FYI there were no "bubbles" coming out of the blade anytime during the process. I used boiling apple cider vinegar, as you did, only no isopropyl alcohol as the knife was brand new ... but I don't think that's related.
I assume one could use a cold blueing solution to do the same thing?
Do You always use new vinegar before heating it up? Or do you always use the same old solution?
That's cool, it's almost like parkerizing. It certainly grays the metal like parkerizing.
Can I use patina knife in food content..please answer me
Will this treatment dull the edge?
Thank you for showing me the way. I used your method and had wonderful results.I didn't sharpen the back of my knife because I like to put my thumb on it when doing some bushcrafting. I use strikers anyway. I wrapped blackwidow paracord around a sparkforce firestarter on my sheath. I now have a new EDC sheath knife. I love it. Oh, I didn't say what knife. It's a Moraknife Robust. I always enjoy your videos.Not as cocky as some are. Be strong, God Bless
In order to force a patina with this meathod, so i need to sanddown the shiny compared to other i have seen