It's only for the first little bit. Wipe it down with some rubbing alcohol and then a thin rub of oil will solve your dirty hand blues.
I'm not sure about the sciencey part of it, but I have used my BO Crater to cut steak while camping more than once and I'm still here!
I had a feeling you would come through with the answer Steve Seems like the whole process is not unlike putting a patina on a carbon steel blade, just with stronger chemicals and neutralizers.
Quote from: turnsouth on January 27, 2012, 01:46:28 PMI had a feeling you would come through with the answer Steve Seems like the whole process is not unlike putting a patina on a carbon steel blade, just with stronger chemicals and neutralizers.Anytime. I have done countless hours of research on this. @syph007 Yes the cold process leaves chemicals on the surface, and even if you clean it, you get 2 solutions. 1- the cold black oxide surface is gone2- the metal stays pitted and looks horrible, also it rusts very easy I know, I tried, and the cold process, without use of a better word, just plain sucks for knife use.
Quote from: tattoosteve99 on January 27, 2012, 04:54:53 PMQuote from: turnsouth on January 27, 2012, 01:46:28 PMI had a feeling you would come through with the answer Steve Seems like the whole process is not unlike putting a patina on a carbon steel blade, just with stronger chemicals and neutralizers.Anytime. I have done countless hours of research on this. @syph007 Yes the cold process leaves chemicals on the surface, and even if you clean it, you get 2 solutions. 1- the cold black oxide surface is gone2- the metal stays pitted and looks horrible, also it rusts very easy I know, I tried, and the cold process, without use of a better word, just plain sucks for knife use.Ya from what I heard, on stainless steel its pointless to try the cold. I dont know about regualar steel as it would be easier to oxidize, it may be better. Is the hot method an option for DIY? Ive never heard of a home version, but im sure its possible.
Quote from: Syph007 on January 27, 2012, 05:33:46 PMQuote from: tattoosteve99 on January 27, 2012, 04:54:53 PMQuote from: turnsouth on January 27, 2012, 01:46:28 PMI had a feeling you would come through with the answer Steve Seems like the whole process is not unlike putting a patina on a carbon steel blade, just with stronger chemicals and neutralizers.Anytime. I have done countless hours of research on this. @syph007 Yes the cold process leaves chemicals on the surface, and even if you clean it, you get 2 solutions. 1- the cold black oxide surface is gone2- the metal stays pitted and looks horrible, also it rusts very easy I know, I tried, and the cold process, without use of a better word, just plain sucks for knife use.Ya from what I heard, on stainless steel its pointless to try the cold. I dont know about regualar steel as it would be easier to oxidize, it may be better. Is the hot method an option for DIY? Ive never heard of a home version, but im sure its possible.Yes and no. You can DIY if you want to spend a grand or 3.