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  1. Thread: Black steel

    by kevint
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    Oh no that's not what I meant. I've etched...

    Oh no that's not what I meant.

    I've etched with ferric, hot vinegar, lemon juice, mustard. I like the gel of naval jelly best. Another tip i learned is to add ivory dish soap to break the surface...
  2. Thread: Black steel

    by kevint
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    Awww you guys stole the idea for my first resto....

    Awww you guys stole the idea for my first resto. I think it has the perfect features for it: a hand forged red imp with hammer marked tang.

    Russ correct me if I'm wrong but the ferric only goes...
  3. Thread: Black steel

    by kevint
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    I don't think there is a way to create black...

    I don't think there is a way to create black steel through and through. every black coating has shiny underneath.

    Patinas. It depends on what you want. Slick modern, or old traditional. I think...
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