I've designed this for EDC... it's 5,2mm RWL-34 treated in a mixture of copper sulphate, hydrochloric acid and distilled water. What do you think?
My EDC
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Folilsk,
I have no idea what the metallurgy means, but the patina on the metal is fantastic - will it "wear off" in use or is it deep into the metal?
Red
I have no idea what the metallurgy means, but the patina on the metal is fantastic - will it "wear off" in use or is it deep into the metal?
Red
British Red said:
It seems durable... it doesn't show any kydex marks or other wear yet and I've used it daily for a couple of weeks. It is however just on the surface so it will wear of eventually. Easy to redo though... it only cost about £7
Very nice indeed. I like the shape with the straight spine and the gentle curve of the edge. I agree about the pattern too, really lovely!
Hellz
Hellz
folkilsk said:The pattern is actually from japanese maple tree leaves
Hmmm the colours certainly reflect that a maple leaves. Its a great idea and superb technique....way beyond me
:You_Rock_
Your knife has a very nice look to it. Does the copper sulfate change the hardness of the steel at the edge?
RovingArcher said:
It's a bit corrosive and I had to resharpen it after the treatment. The steel beneath the finish is unchanged and is hardened to 59-60HRC.
Just to clarify.. I didn't do the handywork. I drew the knife, had it custom made (by Seved Hjelm, Swe) and then sent it to another knife maker (Fredrik Adolphsson, Swe) with instructions about the leaf pattern.
I am very pleased and will have more knives made by these makers!
Hello Folkilsk.
That copper treatment is realy nice, i will send some blades to Fredrik when i have some ready.
Seved
That copper treatment is realy nice, i will send some blades to Fredrik when i have some ready.
Seved
