My 5th - Drop point with a Patina

Ernie Swanson

SASSY PINK LUUNCHBOX KNIFE MAKER
Here Is my 5th knife, A drop point skinner
I decided to try a patina on it using Horseradish.
I kept the tang silver to add a little contrast
I like how it turned out.

3/16 - 1095 Heat Treated by Peters Heat Treat
OAL - 8 15/16''
Blade - 3 1/2''
Handle - 4 1/2''
Hand rubbed to 600 grit, with a patina
Scales are Cocobolo

let me know what you think!!

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Looks Good, "BIG"

Just remember to wash your hands before rubbing your eyes or picking your nose after the horseradish.

Steve
 
Looks Good, "BIG"

Just remember to wash your hands before rubbing your eyes or picking your nose after the horseradish.

Steve
Steve, I eat horseradish for breakfast!!!
Seriously, a little bit is good with eggs

Looks good Ernie.
How was it working with Cocobolo?
Actually it didnt bother me none. I had a facemask on but other than that it was pretty good. I have a bunch more I can work with!!
 
Ernie,

Overall I like the looks of it, however I think it would look better if the entire blade were patina. It just looks a little odd around the makers mark to me.
 
I decided to keep the patina away from my mark because I did not know how well it would show. I did try making somewhat of an oval.
Next time I am going to etch after I do the patina!!
 
I really like the knife Ernie, but my personal preference would be to lose the patina. I think it detracts from the beauty of the knife. Just my opinion, but everyone knows what opinions are worth <grin>.
 
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