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Post by viece on Apr 15, 2018 23:56:23 GMT
This post has been incorporated into an article on SBG!
Here are the final results of my latest bit of destruction. Thanks again to demonskull for alerting everyone with the community service message about the closeout MRL Type XIVs. Phenomenal sword for under $100. First, removal of all the MRL grease. Then several minutes of hard shaking in a big plastic box full of rocks and 16-penny nails. Then three hours bathing in warm water mixed with white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, regular salt, and potassium ("lite") salt. Ten or so removals, pat-downs, and brief air-dries during the bath. Then several days sitting out in my damp garage to let the patina cure. In the past, I've wiped blades down too soon and all the pattern came off. Anyway, three days sitting around seemed to help. When I wiped it off with mineral spirits, this neat faux Damascus/wootz-ish pattern remained. I'm very happy with it.
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christain
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Post by christain on Apr 16, 2018 0:03:31 GMT
Looks like a museum-hanger to me! Good job! Mission-accomplished, I'd say!
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Post by howler on Apr 16, 2018 0:11:27 GMT
Here are the final results of my latest bit of destruction. Thanks again to demonskull for alerting everyone with the community service message about the closeout MRL Type XIVs. Phenomenal sword for under $100. First, removal of all the MRL grease. Then several minutes of hard shaking in a big plastic box full of rocks and 16-penny nails. Then three hours bathing in warm water mixed with white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, regular salt, and potassium ("lite") salt. Ten or so removals, pat-downs, and brief air-dries during the bath. Then several days sitting out in my damp garage to let the patina cure. In the past, I've wiped blades down too soon and all the pattern came off. Anyway, three days sitting around seemed to help. When I wiped it off with mineral spirits, this neat faux Damascus/wootz-ish pattern remained. I'm very happy with it. That looks real good. Put desired edge on it and shock the people by how well the "antique" cuts.
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Post by viece on Apr 16, 2018 0:27:07 GMT
Looks like a museum-hanger to me! Good job! Mission-accomplished, I'd say! Thanks!
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Post by stormmaster on Apr 16, 2018 0:54:55 GMT
interesting, looks pretty good, might need to test it out on another windlass piece one day
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Post by christain on Apr 16, 2018 0:56:39 GMT
You're welcomed, and deserve the praise. I've made a many 'new relic's', and this is one of the better I've seen. Bravo!
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Post by harrybeck on Apr 16, 2018 4:26:54 GMT
how mdid i miss these
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Post by howler on Apr 17, 2018 6:16:34 GMT
MRL said "sold out", so everyone thought they were until Demonskull found out it was a misprint and created a thread saying so...the locusts swarmed in and laid the fertile land barren in a matter days. Must now make a rock band named "Demonskull and the Locusts".
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Post by harrybeck on Apr 17, 2018 13:04:36 GMT
My mandibles click in frustration
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Post by theophilus736 on Apr 17, 2018 16:04:46 GMT
This looks great. I saw the post for these I think JUST too late. Super bummed when I saw they were sold out.
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Post by howler on Apr 17, 2018 21:21:47 GMT
My mandibles click in frustration If feel for you and your clicking mandibles, harry, because the XIV I received yesterday was truly shocking for under $100 total. What a beefy battleax beast (say that three times). Hope more closeout offerings are in the future on things I desire, because prices were better than old "deal of the day" discounts. I would like to see more Arming/Knightly sword types offered with the hybrid blade length (26" or even less) because I feel it fills a niche, as your less apt to scrape ceilings, walls when swinging in tight spaces.
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Post by howler on Apr 17, 2018 21:28:24 GMT
This looks great. I saw the post for these I think JUST too late. Super bummed when I saw they were sold out. I was trying to spread the good word after I saw the thread. Wasn't looking for an Arming sword type but was intrigued after looking at that price. Once I noticed that blade length (26") I thought it would fill an interesting niche/void between short swords (18"-21") and full size (32"+). Windlass ALWAYS discontinues than brings back this design, as it is simply a marketing/sales move that makes business sense, as they may call it something else but the sword will be near identical.
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Post by wlewisiii on Apr 17, 2018 22:24:13 GMT
Wish I had the money at the time. I knew I was missing out on a good deal but, alas...
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Post by freedom on Feb 20, 2019 16:20:04 GMT
Hey OP! Did you do anything at the end to 'neutralize' the patina? Did this look remain consistent or did it continue to oxidize? Thanks for your help!
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Post by viece on Feb 20, 2019 18:25:39 GMT
Something weird about the quote format above, but I'll respond... I did use a weak baking soda solution to neutralize, then cleaned with mineral oil (or alcohol; can't remember), then sealed with Ren Wax. It is still darkening slightly over time but generally looks like the initial images. I'm still very happy with it.
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Post by freedom on Feb 20, 2019 21:19:49 GMT
Awesome Thanks so much! Yeah I have no idea how that formatting happened. I'm new to the forum (and to the hobby), still figuring stuff out. Thanks for the help!
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