Frank Fusco
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Wasn't sure where to put this thread. Shoot me if this doesn't work.
Enneyhow, several guys have been trying their hands at knife making lately. I'm sure no knife maker even though I have cobbled together a number over the years. The one shown was not made by me. It is an example of a technique for putting a 'faux damascus' appearance on a blade. The secret is plain old bleach as in Clorox. I have had guys tell me to place in straight Clorox for a period of time. Others say to boil in straight bleach. Some say to dilute and leave in. Others say boil in a dilute solution. Obviously this is not an exact or critical science. The bleach is what does the trick. Probably something those of us with primitive tastes would like more than others.
Enneyhow, several guys have been trying their hands at knife making lately. I'm sure no knife maker even though I have cobbled together a number over the years. The one shown was not made by me. It is an example of a technique for putting a 'faux damascus' appearance on a blade. The secret is plain old bleach as in Clorox. I have had guys tell me to place in straight Clorox for a period of time. Others say to boil in straight bleach. Some say to dilute and leave in. Others say boil in a dilute solution. Obviously this is not an exact or critical science. The bleach is what does the trick. Probably something those of us with primitive tastes would like more than others.