my first forced patina.

**jim410** · 10-09-10, 11:18 AM

well i have been wanting to do this for a long time, so after work last night i got the ingredients out.
i chose the blade for the treatment (which i bought with this in mind)
heres a couple of pics.

i am very pleased with the results! and i think it really suits the knife. but then i would think that.

the ingredients =
for the base coat i used, malt vinegar mixed with garlic paste. the type with small chunks of garlic in it and in a squeezy tube.

for the second coat i used tomato sauce and brown sauce (hp) mixed together.

the method =
first, make shure the blade is clean and free of grease,
then for the first coat i applied the vinegar and garlic mix with my finger, just rubbed all over the blade in a circular motion. (mind your fingers with this bit)
i did both sides and the spine before leaving it for 40 minuits.

then for the second coat, make shure you have rinsed the blade thorughly (spelling) and dried propperly.
now i chose a stripe affect but i suppose any pattern can be achived.
i took the tomato and brown sauce mix and applied it with random strokes across the blade using one of them sandwich bag ties,the type with the thin strip of metal running through the middle of it.
i just dipped it in the mix and applied liberally again doing both sides and the spine.
i left this process for about 30 minuits.
i would imagine if you leave it for a shorter priod you would get a lighter effect.
thanks for reading and any comments, critisisems or questions are welcome.

jim.

**Bikerbloke00** · 10-09-10, 11:25 AM

ooh I like that, I like that a lot!. Biker looks about the house for knifes and things to try this technique on. Thanks for sharing.

**jim410** · 10-09-10, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Bikerbloke00

ooh I like that, I like that a lot!. Biker looks about the house for knifes and things to try this technique on. Thanks for sharing.

thanks and your welcome.

**MeetTheGeeks** · 10-09-10, 11:43 AM

similar to how I do mine mate, but I got bubble effects

Nice pattern very desert tiger stripe looking.

**Pele** · 10-09-10, 01:25 PM

Looks great, I know what am doing with the next blade I make now

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**wolf67** · 10-09-10, 02:19 PM

Thats amazing jim,nice effect

My problem would be that sauce makes me gip!

**jim410** · 10-09-10, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by wolf67

Thats amazing jim,nice effect

My problem would be that sauce makes me gip!

cheers steve. but you dont have to eat the sauce!

i know what you mean though mate, vinegar and garlic mixed really stinks.

**elbuchu** · 10-09-10, 08:59 PM

Very nice
Regards

**a.priddy** · 11-09-10, 01:39 AM

WOW, and thanks for the info as well. i love it

**parismcmahon** · 14-09-10, 12:25 PM

Great effect on the blade ... am also loving that fancy lanyard too! Would love to know how to make one of those ...

**Essexman** · 14-09-10, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by parismcmahon

Great effect on the blade ... am also loving that fancy lanyard too! Would love to know how to make one of those ...

There's a member on this board called Hate that Giraffe who makes them, just drop him a PM and he'll make you something nice in paracord in exchange for vodka tokens.

Edit - Sorry Jim, forgot to say - WOW that looks great! I wonder if it would work on my UKPK ?

**Richie'66** · 14-09-10, 01:35 PM

Very nice indeed.
Could always use candle wax or beeswax as a resist too .

**jim410** · 14-09-10, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Essexman

There's a member on this board called Hate that Giraffe who makes them, just drop him a PM and he'll make you something nice in paracord in exchange for vodka tokens.

Edit - Sorry Jim, forgot to say - WOW that looks great! I wonder if it would work on my UKPK ?

cant see why not mark, but give it a go on a cheaper knife first! or even just a piece of scrap steal if you have any or a wall paper scraper.

oh and @ parismcmahon.... essexman also makes fine lanyards too!

**MeetTheGeeks** · 14-09-10, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Richie'66

Very nice indeed.
Could always use candle wax or beeswax as a resist too .

use nail varnish, its easy to get off and not affected by much. Works for good patterns but work near an open window as it gives a cracking headache!

**Essexman** · 14-09-10, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by MeetTheGeeks

use nail varnish, its easy to get off and not affected by much. Works for good patterns but work near an open window as it gives a cracking headache!

and how does a Pirate now soooo much about nail varnish?

You're right, it's nasty stuff. And it's best not to drip any on the carpet either.

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