Final finish is given using 0000 steel wool dipped in linseed oil
rub it on and buff until you get a shade darker than you want to finished product to be as it will wear lighter over time and use
I also warmed up the blade a lilttle with a propane touch and applied a cold blue solution you can by at any sporting goods shop
this gives it an antique appearance
I'm an 18th century guy born into the 20th century and have been dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"
Wow, very nice. Do you make muzzleloaders as well? I also am an 18th century guy. I am going to try my hand at making a matching dirk and sgian. I read your profile- what do you teach? (I am a fifth grade teacher).
Thanks for the tutorial!
Haxtonhouse
The Fish WhispererŽ
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That which does not kill us makes us stronger.
I would like to try this, but where can I get the meltin' pot with a spout thingie"? Or is ther something I can use on the cheap? "Maybe laying around my garage" I have a blade and some bottle openers I want to try this with. Thanks anyone.
Last edited by Navyguy; 2nd July 08 at 05:07 AM.
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Originally Posted by Navyguy
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