Originally Posted by
miha
@charlie: If I understand correctly there was no surface touching up after 600 grit and applying patina? I am not familiar what cold blue does, is it used for de-greasing?
some of a bunch of questions I have considering this technique:):
What are the approximate times of incubation for oxidizing with bleach or vinegar, did anyone try stronger acids?
I am thinking of maybe trying a partial oxidation, eg etching like patina, or patina on the tang only or sth like this,.. if someone did this before, how did you limit the oxidizing agent effect, the way some etchings are applied (it looks like tar like protection), maybe "solid state" grease, taping maybe?