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glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:00 pm

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.

I had a tough time letting this one go!

XX Case XX · Post by **XX Case XX** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:31 pm

My word!! That is fantastic Glenn. Top notch.

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.

__________
Mike

glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:52 pm

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

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.

__________
Mike

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.

#goldpan · Post by **#goldpan** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:59 pm

Wow thats a nice job Glenn. I can see why it was hard to let that one go!As always, good work!

big monk · Post by **big monk** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:22 pm

Great job Glenn -- you do some pretty work !!!!!

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:09 pm

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.

tongueriver · Post by **tongueriver** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:46 pm

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!

Colonel26 · Post by **Colonel26** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:13 pm

Glenn, that is amazing as usual.

bestgear · Post by **bestgear** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:17 pm

Wow Glenn, that quite a transformation, b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

Brumbydownunder · Post by **Brumbydownunder** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:29 pm

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.

whiteowl · Post by **whiteowl** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:04 am

Wow Glenn, outstanding!!! Love the jigging! Thanks for showin' us your excellent work.

Stakeknife · Post by **Stakeknife** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:59 am

Seriously nice stuff!

Ed

philco · Post by **philco** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:11 am

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.

wiseguy · Post by **wiseguy** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:19 am

Beautiful work .

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