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  1. Oldnretired

    Carbon chrome?

    I have an old steak knife that says "carbon chrome" on the blade. The last 1/16" or so of the point is dark but not rough. There are a few small rough spots (like a matte finish instead of mirror like around them........corrosion? It was made by Henley & Co. probably mid century with a carved...
  2. Oldnretired

    Etched and colored vintage knife.

    Hello all. I have this nice little stag antlered steak knife by Anton Wingen Jr. with colored etching on the blade. Does anyone know what they used to color the etching and if it's food safe?
  3. Oldnretired

    Mustard patina on pattern weld.

    I bought this blade blank awhile back and put it in a walnut handle. At first I liked how dark it looked but for some reason it just didn't look right with that handle. The handle isn't finished yet so it will be alot darker once finished. The blade is 5160, 15n20 and Ni200. I decided to...
  4. Oldnretired

    New here.

    Hi. I'm retired and started researching and putting together knives a while back (I don't forge or really want to). I have lots of time now and started putting together my own knives so I could get exactly the right fit, balance, type of steel, blade design etc. that I want in different knives...
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