Rusty Swamprat

[beaverballs]

Did you etch the logo first?

No, I don’t care about such things.

 

[chiral.grolim]

No, I don’t care about such things.

I hope it turns out well. I personally tend not to mind the coating for the added protection it provides, but it does add a lot of friction when making deep cuts.

I bought this one off the exchange - previous owner stripped just the bevels and convexed the shoulders to a wonderful finish:

 

[beaverballs]

I hope it turns out well. I personally tend not to mind the coating for the added protection it provides, but it does add a lot of friction when making deep cuts.

I bought this one off the exchange - previous owner stripped just the bevels and convexed the shoulders to a wonderful finish:

Nice

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Good to know, gents, but I happen to like the authentic patina look. I hate paint on a blade. Bussekin should lose the paint all together in my view.

My biggest pet peeve with the brand is the powder coat, they sometimes offer a higher cost option for satin or matte finish... but not always unfortunately

 

[OregonGrey]

If you want to make that hamon more pronounced, consider a ferric chloride etch. Once I achieved a dark and even finish under the faucet (I think I applied the acid with a soft-bristle brush), I gently displaced the water with wd-40 (no rub-down with paper towels, etc.) and then let it “soak.” It’s held up incredibly well and prevents corrosion much better than a polish.

 

[Bigfattyt]

If you want to make that hamon more pronounced, consider a ferric chloride etch. Once I achieved a dark and even finish under the faucet (I think I applied the acid with a soft-bristle brush), I gently displaced the water with wd-40 (no rub-down with paper towels, etc.) and then let it “soak.” It’s held up incredibly well and prevents corrosion much better than a polish.

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That turned out excellent!!!