How to protect black color in damascus?

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Eriksen

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Are there any way to protect the black color in damascus pattern from being bleached? Can I spray it with Armorall protectant or maybe something else?
 
As long as it's actual multi-alloy damascus (similar chemical etching process to creating a black-wash finish) and not faux-mascus that's just a pattern applied or laser-etched onto the blade, there shouldn't be any issues with the pattern wearing. The only thing that would really make the etched/patina'd metal fade would be the layer being physically worn away.
 
OrangeBlueOrangeBlue said:
As long as it's actual multi-alloy damascus (similar chemical etching process to creating a black-wash finish) and not faux-mascus that's just a pattern applied or laser-etched onto the blade, there shouldn't be any issues with the pattern wearing. The only thing that would really make the etched/patina'd metal fade would be the layer being physically worn away.
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It´s possible to make the dark areas darker by immersing it in warm coffee and that color will fade.
 
Eriksen said:
It´s possible to make the dark areas darker by immersing it in warm coffee and that color will fade.
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How "warm" is "warm"? :)
Fresh from the pot/microwave?
Sat and cooled for 10-15 minutes?
Un-air conditioned room, or outside ambient temperature?
Warmer than iced/frozen coffee?

I have a (real) Damascus Case knife that can stand to have the pattern refreshed.
 
My first thought was oil. But that is my go to for lots of problems.
 
afishhunter said:
How "warm" is "warm"? :)
Fresh from the pot/microwave?
Sat and cooled for 10-15 minutes?
Un-air conditioned room, or outside ambient temperature?
Warmer than iced/frozen coffee?

I have a (real) Damascus Case knife that can stand to have the pattern refreshed.
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80 degr. celsius. for 20 minutes will be OK. You can do it in your citchen.
 
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