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Here's another latest project. A plain-jane 92 with micarta covers. I suggested some nice jigged amber bone and a sword shield. The blades were also etched from water damage or forced patina, so I reground them a bit to clean them up. Here's the before and after.
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I had a tough time letting this one go!
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My word!! That is fantastic Glenn. Top notch. ::nod::

I would, however, like to ask one question: What exactly takes place to make the blade look like that? I had a knife with a blade that looked just like that and couldn't figure out what it was. I thought it was some type of glue residue. That must have been a chore to take that off, I couldn't do it with mine.

Anyways, very, very nice indeed. ::tu::

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XX Case XX wrote:My word!! That is fantastic Glenn. Top notch. ::nod::

I would, however, like to ask one question: What exactly takes place to make the blade look like that? I had a knife with a blade that looked just like that and couldn't figure out what it was. I thought it was some type of glue residue. That must have been a chore to take that off, I couldn't do it with mine.

Anyways, very, very nice indeed. ::tu::

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That is actually water damage or some type of acidic liquid that has etched into the metal. Typically, people like to force a patina with mustard, apple juice, vinegar, etc. I think some liquids are stronger than others. Unfortunately, the only way to fix that would be to remove enough metal to smooth it out.
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Wow thats a nice job Glenn. I can see why it was hard to let that one go!As always, good work! ::nod::
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Great job Glenn -- you do some pretty work !!!!! ::tu::
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XX Case XX wrote: I would, however, like to ask one question: What exactly takes place to make the blade look like that?
I have seen that type of etching of blades from knives that have set in water for an extended period, like in a toolbox or a tackle box.
Stronger acidic chemicals can also cause it, but plain old water can do it also.
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glennbad wrote:Here's another latest project. A plain-jane 92 with micarta covers. I suggested some nice jigged amber bone and a sword shield.
Beautiful! I hope to work with you some day when my life regains some stability regarding some love ones' medical issues. Thanks for posting! ::tu::
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Glenn, that is amazing as usual.
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Wow Glenn, that quite a transformation, b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l
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Total Top Shelf Craftsmanship Glen.
Appreciate the info re the blade - I have had a couple of blades like that which I put in my junk pile thinking they were too far gone.
I had put it down to a deep flaw in the metal.
Fortunately very little gets thrown away around here ... I will have another serious look at them. ::tu::
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Wow Glenn, outstanding!!! Love the jigging! Thanks for showin' us your excellent work. ::tu::
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Seriously nice stuff!

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Glenn you know I'm a member of your fan club and work like this is why. You took an OK knife and made it into something beautiful. Not many can do that. Major kudos my friend. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Beautiful work .
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