Thread: The Fisher by Paul Kohl

Still trying to get hold of Manfred to settle the question about the two similar Fisher trademarks from different companies. Meanwhile I have to say something about oxalic acid-SAFETY ALERT!! It is extremely toxic if ingested and can cause kidney failure. (my field) That said, I have some old horn scales that I might try that trick on, because they are partially faded. I would love to be able to restore the original glossy black look.

thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by Croaker

Still trying to get hold of Manfred to settle the question about the two similar Fisher trademarks from different companies. Meanwhile I have to say something about oxalic acid-SAFETY ALERT!! It is extremely toxic if ingested and can cause kidney failure. (my field) That said, I have some old horn scales that I might try that trick on, because they are partially faded. I would love to be able to restore the original glossy black look.

thanks for the tip!

I forgot to mention toxicity.
Handle oxalic acid - Wired How-To Wiki

Here's a cool link on dyeing horn & other stuff . Safety first again. some dangerous chemicals involved.
The Household Cyclopedia - Dying

+2 on safety! Thanks for the ery interesting link to old fashioned dyeing (or, if you're not careful with the chemicals, dying!). Your personal protective equipment and precautions should include: working in a very well ventilated area, eye protection with non-ventilated goggles, skin protection, chemical resistant gloves, and knowing the fire and explosion hazards of mixing certain acids and chemicals. I have been responsible for the hasty evacuation of two chemistry lab classes, due to release of toxic gases (chlorine and arsine) from lab procedural errors involving strong acids like the ones mentioned in the link. Call me a dangerous klutz, if you will. I did pass, though. I stayed away from most chemicals after college! If you have good lab skills and knowledge of basic chemistry, dying should be a safe procedure. If not, I would avoid it.

the general consensus over at BladeForums at least in the wilderness sub, is a coating of mustard and a gentle vinegar soak. the advantage of the mustard method is you can "draw" darker designs with the mustard. other methods include fruit juice, and blood. although allowing a str8 to get a taste might be a bad thing. not that we are at all superstitious...

btw, love how that blade looks. looks loved