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Forced patina: Mercator K55K
on: April 07, 2015, 10:11:52 PM
My first attempt with forced patina, after cutting some apples last night the blade started develop some uneven patina. I figure might as well do it all. Dipped in hot white vinegar for 15 mins, then wash it thoroughly with tap water, then an oil bath.
The key to a even layer of patina I found is apply acid evenly, then wash it with water thoroughly before wiping it down.
I like how it comes out.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #1 on: April 07, 2015, 10:33:42 PM
Nice work :tu: I love the Mercator.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #2 on: April 07, 2015, 10:40:54 PM
Quote from: sawman on April 07, 2015, 10:33:42 PM
Nice work :tu: I love the Mercator.
Thanks Steve, I love mine too.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #3 on: April 07, 2015, 10:57:42 PM
Looking good  :tu:
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #4 on: April 09, 2015, 01:51:18 AM
A couple more photos, I love this knife.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #5 on: April 09, 2015, 09:06:42 AM
I love the lines of that knife. If they did a 3inch slippy version I'd be very tempted :)
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #6 on: April 09, 2015, 02:14:49 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 09, 2015, 09:06:42 AM
I love the lines of that knife. If they did a 3inch slippy version I'd be very tempted :)

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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #7 on: April 09, 2015, 03:02:25 PM
Yep I've got one of there smaller models and I really love it :tu:
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #8 on: April 09, 2015, 03:05:04 PM
The K55K is a great classic knife. :tu:  Mine needs to see more pocket time.....
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #9 on: April 09, 2015, 09:17:32 PM
Very nicely done! :tu:


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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #10 on: April 09, 2015, 09:41:20 PM
I like that knife and I'll get one soon. Spearpoint is my preferred blade for my lifestyle, that's why I love Victorinox, Opinel Jardin and this Kat knife too.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #11 on: April 10, 2015, 11:58:08 AM
Opinels make spearpoints? I thought they were all droppoints?

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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #12 on: April 10, 2015, 12:33:57 PM
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Opinels make spearpoints? I thought they were all droppoints?

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The Garden knife is pretty close too.....



That Coghlan's camp on bottom is a standard line Opie blade shape.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #13 on: April 10, 2015, 01:33:24 PM
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Actually, the usual blade type for Opinel's is a Yatagan. They have a nº8 Jardin, with spear point and different handle shape. Love the blade, hate the handle.


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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #14 on: April 10, 2015, 02:03:20 PM
I actually like the Garden knife handle better...another reason I like the Coghlans Camp Knife so much.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #15 on: April 10, 2015, 02:07:06 PM
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I actually like the Garden knife handle better...another reason I like the Coghlans Camp Knife so much.

I wasn't aware about that, a Yatagan with Jardin handle, very neat. I still find Jardin perfect and hope I'll try the Mercator too.

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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #16 on: April 10, 2015, 02:32:13 PM
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Quote from: SAK Guy on April 10, 2015, 02:03:20 PM
I actually like the Garden knife handle better...another reason I like the Coghlans Camp Knife so much.

I wasn't aware about that, a Yatagan with Jardin handle, very neat. I still find Jardin perfect and hope I'll try the Mercator too.

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It's carbon too so it will patina up nicely....  :tu:
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #17 on: April 10, 2015, 03:37:35 PM
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Quote from: SAK Guy on April 10, 2015, 02:03:20 PM
I actually like the Garden knife handle better...another reason I like the Coghlans Camp Knife so much.

I wasn't aware about that, a Yatagan with Jardin handle, very neat. I still find Jardin perfect and hope I'll try the Mercator too.

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I'm thinking about doing the opposite: Jardin blade with classic handle. The classic thicker "pommel" gives me more stability and I have more control with the spear point.
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Re: Forced patina: Mercator K55K
Reply #18 on: April 10, 2015, 04:20:21 PM
My EDC Opinel Jardin is SS. Would you suggest the alternative EDC Mercator in Carbon or SS too?
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