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You know simpleman had a bunch of bones and might want to try this on the knuckler!


http://straightrazorpalace.com/workshop/65268-how-many-scales-could-i.html

Also found this for making a...

So check this out!... now I know what to do with my oil!

"I often use mild steel found around my shop to make some minor parts, and depend upon a hardening of the surface to save the part from...

Why do it the hard way?
Kasenit Surface Hardening Compound 1 lb - MidwayUSA

This seems simple... and cheap....just getting the heat right.....

But does this not seem rather close to just...

make sure you get before and after pictures!!!!!!!

Oh and by the way that birchwood is friggin amazing looking.... now I really want to do that to a blade.


Might it also hide pitting?

So.... it offers no protection?

I feel that if the surface is all used up it must be harder to penitrate.

That is not to say it should be un-oiled... but maybe a little more lax on it.


I...

Maybe I'm way of base and bluing is a modern process.... but why have I never seen a blued blade before? Does it do something bad to the blade?

So I've been thinking and considering trying it out.

So, I noticed that my old blades with considerable patina seem to hold up better vs water. Less water marks, no scratches. I then thought...