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I like that sailor knife whit the ( unknown english name to me ) spike in the end, which you use when you splice rope and wires.
Then again not many splice rope or wires today it seem, at least not the wires ( and they sure as hell are a pain to work )
I think i can still splice the most common rope types, but it have been a long time since i learned and did it i have to admit.
Nice job.
Now 10 minutes in ferric chloride, then 1-2 hours in a rock tumbler with nice rounded stones and you should get a nice and even iced stonewash finish which is much less acting as a fingerprint magnet
I know what you mean. I always hated Kershaw for that stupid bead blasting.
Even “stainless” steel is getting dark spots very quickly when the surface is that rough.
I only had some clips that were blasted but didn’t rust.
Besides those I polished and stonewashed every other bead blasted blade after a while.
It’s looking and feeling nice but it’s only ok when it’s done on titanium or G10.
Easy. Go to a playground and see if they have pebbles around some toys.
These stones are perfect. Get a good mix of bigger and smaller ones for an even finish.
Don’t forget to coat the pivot area and the lockface with nail polish.
If you want to be extra careful, get a pair of thicker washers that cover the pivot area and tighten them with screw and nut before you throw the blade into the can.
This way you don’t only protect that area from the etchant but also from getting scratched afterwards.