I am very new to the knife collecting world. I currently have a D2 knife that I carry daily but I wanted to know what would be the best way to darken the color of the blade and potentially provide more corrosion resistance as well. I’m considering acid-etching but have also heard you could soak a knife in vinegar as well.

What would be the best option here? Any help is appreciated.

  • dartanjinnEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Not OP but I’m gonna try this on one of my cheaper knives. Thanks.

    • InEnduringGrowStrong@sh.itjust.works@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 year ago

      *Edit: Welp, meant to reply to the OP. *

      You can also just let it develop patina over time.
      Here’s a knife I’ve used for food prep a few times.
      Although D2 has a bit of chromium in it so likely won’t change as much.

      Basically anything acidic could work.
      Good thing is if you don’t like it you can likely just buff it back out to a shine (might be trickier on some knives)