My favorite color is USED .......the unvarnished patina thread!

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I do Love some Spicy White
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SwampDonkey said:
I got this Shiro Kamo Blue #2 damascus gyuto as a patina canvas but it turned out to be one of my favorite gyutos. Excellent cutter and much thinner than the Shinko Seilan 210mm I had for a bit. This patina is after kielbasa and mirepoix, the only editing on the photo is to turn down the exposure a bit so it wasn't shiny/blinding to the camera.


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I have been super curious about Shiro kamos aogami Damascus line, how would you rate the heat treatment, grind, etc? It looks fantastic
 
choppuchoppu said:
I have been super curious about Shiro kamos aogami Damascus line, how would you rate the heat treatment, grind, etc? It looks fantastic
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Man I love this knife so much. It's a laser but is quite stiff, more confidence inspiring than a Kobayashi (also not quite as thin but I much prefer this profile) the steel feels pretty hard but is really nice on the stones and takes a fantastic edge with a chosera 3k. Great edge retention and it isn't chippy at all. Very comfortable D handle and its just incredible bang for your buck, as with most of Shiro Kamo's stuff. I'm plan to buy the suji from this line as well

Choil doesn't look as thin as it feels. It just breezes through dense stuff like squash and sweet potaters
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SwampDonkey said:
I got this Shiro Kamo Blue #2 damascus gyuto as a patina canvas but it turned out to be one of my favorite gyutos. Excellent cutter and much thinner than the Shinko Seilan 210mm I had for a bit. This patina is after kielbasa and mirepoix, the only editing on the photo is to turn down the exposure a bit so it wasn't shiny/blinding to the camera.


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Damn!…is this the Tora series from cleancut?
 
calostro5 said:
Is this the ugly patinas thread?

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There is hardly such a thing as an ugly patina. If it turns yellow/brown as happens sometimes and you don't like it, soda or laundry powder will quickly change it into grey. If this is your Kanetsune I must admit it looks great. It will still vary over time. Cut an orange or proteins and it may turn blue. Rinsing with hot water may cause spectacular changes. They won't stay, though.
 
Benuser said:
There is hardly such a thing as an ugly patina. If it turns yellow/brown as happens sometimes and you don't like it, soda or laundry powder will quickly change it into grey. If this is your Kanetsune I must admit it looks great. It will still vary over time. Cut an orange or proteins and it may turn blue. Rinsing with hot water may cause spectacular changes. They won't stay, though.
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Yes, this is the Kanetsune.
This patina is ugly, but I will keep it. I suppose this will change over use.
Thank you for your positive opinion and advices.

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One person's ugly patina, is another person's beautiful patina.
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I was just joking.
I know, it depends on the taste of each one.
 
Try with other food. Yoghurt, mango, whatever that's more or less acid. Results are hardly predictable. Degrease with alcohol for a more even result. Neutralise the acid with dishwashing soap. Make sure to have it feel smooth. And rinse a lot with hot water — could be I said it before.
 
Benuser said:
Try with other food. Yoghurt, mango, whatever that's more or less acid. Results are hardly predictable. Degrease with alcohol for a more even result. Neutralise the acid with dishwashing soap. Make sure to have it feel smooth. And rinse a lot with hot water — could be I said it before.
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I am afraid of cutting mango because of the kernel. Moreover, it is easier for me cutting mango with a peeling knife. I could try with yogurt.
Anyway, I am not unsatisfied with this patina.
I see this knife a little bit as a knife to see how to treat a carbon knife. Although my first carbon knife is this other (whose patina is more beautiful):
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Received this kemadi wh with a HEAVY coffee etch and I am quite happy with my prep lately at work for helping me to replace it. These pics really don’t show how much is going on. The waves in the banding of the bulat are almost glowing this reddish-pink and there’s even some greens floating around on the wrought iron. Might take a vid to see if that could show it off a bit better. One of my favorite patinas I’ve built up. And it’ll only get better from here the more I use it. And I really find myself just reaching for this knife whether I’m home or at work.
 

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Some yellow to complement all the blue

https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/apex-ultra-san-mai-230mm-gyuto.60501/
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Fresh turmeric root leaves a sticky residue

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Solution: rubbing alcohol

(I should say Solvent: rubbing alcohol)

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Back in action … interestingly the isopropyl did not affect the blue patina at all… the Apex Ultra neon glowing like a stained glass window against the 14C28N

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Next up, overpriced tikil gomen
 
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