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It was call a “Black Finish or Polish” because at some angles the reflection was deep and black. There are a group of young guys in Sheffield that have access to some of the old guys that were kids...

Some old Sheffield books, describe the finishing technique, as a Burnished Finish, not polished, designed to seal the steel for protection against water.

I do believe they may have succeeded.

I...

Yes, I do believe there is a difference in the finish and it was intentional on the part of Sheffield. You ever notice you don’t see a lot of red rusty Sheffield’s?

Here is a good thread on the...