Mora Knife Forced Patina How To Project

[@mrrustygray]

Morakniv. Anyone who spends anytime off their couch needs at least 3. I have 4. I like the Robust. I have to square the back edge also. I bout my wife the red one like in the video. I have 100's of knives. No boast. Seriously. I have been collecting for 40 years. I used to be the guy that needed 1/4 D2 steel that was a foot long. Now I have happily adapted all my kits with a Mora. Great Job.

[@Synthgunner]

I agree, I also have four, wife has two, and kid has one. I even have the round hole carving one.

[@SensiblePrepper]

There's something about how handy they are that is so appealing. Thanks Rusty!

[@benmchargue8150]

rusty gray I'm 13 and I have a little bit over 70, like 73 or 74. they're not the best quality but I have a few pretty good ones

[@benmchargue8150]

rusty gray I'm 13 and I have a little bit over 70, like 73 or 74. they're not the best quality but I have a few pretty good ones

[@sharondanley2611]

rusty gray ii

[@ralphlatorre203]

I know this video is an older one, but I referenced it for my new Mora. I picked up an $8 basic a few weeks ago and did the patina tonight. It came out really great! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@dannylee5704]

I just did 2 of these today and I found that by using very fine steel wool on the blade and cleaning it with an alcohol 1st aid patch that the finish was very even on the entire blade. Also I found the need on the 2nd blade to start with a fresh glass of vinegar. The reaction was very quick and allowing the vinegar air dry on the final dip kept the blade from streaking. I did the process 3 times on each blade. I also heated the vinegar in the microwave with good results. A beautiful blade with a very dark, almost blue in color.

[@molnarliviahungary]

@SensiblePrepper Thank you for the video! I followed your method. You mentioned and showed in the video that some discoloration occurs next to the handle. I noticed that while the knife is hanging, the small bubbles gather under the plastic part, they stuck then the patina can not form properly there. Moving the handle sometimes or lift it out for a moment helps. Greetings

[@aleisterbroley900]

Great tip!

[@robertdenson488]

I just tried this. It is amazing! the blade kept "bubbling" so i stopped after 30 minutes. the blade is now evenly coated dark black. so cool, thanks sootch!

[@Gieszkanne]

And how does it hold up? I have seen a video where someone baton with the forced patina and it starts to come of just from the first piece of wood.

[@signalpops]

great video. I did the same thing with my knife about a year ago. I didnt heat the Apple cider. I left the vinegar at room temperature but left it overnight. same great results. keep the videos coming!!!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Pops. Good info

[@hotice8885]

"Be strong. Be of good courage." LOVE it. Be of good cheer, Soots. I am learning a LOT from you, man.

[@Wedkog]

It is very easy actually. I used some chili sauce with white vinegar in it. Applied some with my finger and let it sit in a kitchen towel. For about 20 minutes for starters, then reapplied and waited 15 minutes again. That was enough for me.. Beautiful indeed!! 😑 Love carbon!! Mora 711, my working knife. Love from Sweden.

[@Wedkog]

Tried boiling vinegar after and my God almighty was I impressed with the effects!

[@boxol29]

Thank you for supporting Swedish industries! //A proud Swede

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@ilijabosnjak76]

If it's approved by King of Swedes I good... lollllll 😂😂😂😂😎👍

[@aleisterbroley900]

Love Moras... If I had the money, I'd be constantly buying the vintage and antique Frost/Mora/Erikson knives that I spend all day drooling over online lol

[@JohnLocke1776]

​@@SensiblePrepper what's the name of this song? It says Jingle Links but no song name

[@rickestensen1948]

Ya Sure You Betcha 😁

[@geraldlocklear4373]

Just tried it on my Morakniv and it worked great.

[@kevinruyle2541]

Thank you for showing me the way. I used your method and had wonderful results.I didn't sharpen the back of my knife because I like to put my thumb on it when doing some bushcrafting. I use strikers anyway. I wrapped blackwidow paracord around a sparkforce firestarter on my sheath. I now have a new EDC sheath knife. I love it. Oh, I didn't say what knife. It's a Moraknife Robust. I always enjoy your videos.Not as cocky as some are. Be strong, God Bless

[@johnpagdilao6075]

I like the idea of taking a bush craft knife and giving it a tactical blade. I love how the blade almost matches the color of the handle. Excellent video as always, Thank you for sharing again.

[@David-fv7zg]

I wish you would have done a few tasks with this knife to see how well the finish holds up. Have you used it much after to see how it does with use? Thanks for doing this.

[@tiggerr42431]

I find my Mora just seems to be the one I naturally reach for to use in real chores. It has the weight and balance I find useful and I ended up with 4 types and have one near me most of the time.

[@sharpie249]

Thanks for the tip. It looks great. I'm surprised your glass didn't crack.

[@SharpWorks]

That worked great. I love how there's so many methods out there to achieve a forced patina. I've tested out over 7 different solutions (all common household supplies) and most work, but just take time. I want to find a quick method that doesn't require much fussing, just dip it leave it for a half hour and come back to a forced patina blade.

[@RockyMountainBear]

Just use some liquid gun blue. Have you tried using tea, or coffee grounds? Takes a few days for my desired patina, but I like the darker less glossy finish.

[@bighammer587]

Jefari H. Coffee grounds? Will give patina? Tell me more please... how?

[@fsusarge]

Just got my MORAKNIV this afternoon, and since you made your video they've flattened the spine and put a nice drop on the point to eliminate the need for any filing. Two fifteen-minute soaks in boiled cider vinegar and I have a slick dark grey/black blade just that quick. Few drops of pistol lubericant and we are good to go. Thanks.

[@olafkliemt1145]

8:35 the rising bubbles build up where the blade meets the handle. just shake it a little every minute so the bubbles make way for the liquid.

[@SoCo_Surfcasting]

Best camping knife ever.

[@SanyaBaboon]

Tried this method on my Mora basic 511 with a carbon steel blade and ended up with a sleek charcoal grey result just like in the video. I used boiling white vinegar (5% concentration) and did two rounds- left the knife in it for 50 minutes both times. Thank you for the idea!

[@Synthgunner]

This is by far my favorite "prepper" channel. I have been watching this channel for over a year and just about all of my kits, bags, and packs and my EDC have been inspired by this channel in some way. I especially like your 'multiple uses for everyday items' type videos. Great work!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother! You're words made my day.

[@nancyjames6134]

YAKMAN HERE !! JUST ORDERED A New MORA Can NOT WAIT TO DO THAT TO THE BLADE !! I FEEL U HAVE SOME OF THE BEST VIDEOS !! I LOVE THE WAY YOU CUT UP Afterwords !! U ARE A NATURAL ON Video : - ) !! YAKMAN OUT !!

[@mdot98045]

I just did this on my Mora Classic 1, I got a nice rich black patina after 3 dips (10 minutes each) using the boiling apple cider vinegar, make sure it is at a rolling boil for best results, and clean the blade with rubbing alcohol before starting

[@JBC_cat]

Thanks. My Mora Robust was full of spots from chopping oranges. Now its nice and dark.

[@lowellkd8wvy609]

I just bought one of these Mora knives. I am excited. I use a vinegar process on all my carbon steel knives. Works very well. Plus, looks cool. Good job!

[@edwardcurry1952]

Just put the patina on my mora. It came out great! Thanks for the tutorial. Ed C

[@AnthemBassMan]

I have the same Mora Pro-C and have been tossing around the idea of doing this. One seriously wicked blade for so little $$!

[@WhereWeWild]

Sweet. Looks good man. 😎 There’s only 1 bummer with having a black blade, and that is you can no longer use it to flash sunlight for signaling in a survival situation. Hopefully something that never comes up, haha just something interesting to consider when picking a knife is all. 🤙🏽

[@GavTatu]

that colour blades matches the handle so well, looks great !

[@nitewatch3082]

Just did this project the other day. Great minds think alike. Good video as always.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother. It's a fun and useful project.

[@jerry52346]

I love the video. It worked great on mine. Also thank you. You used the fire steel in the correct manner. most of the time people draw the knife across the steel and fling the sparks everywhere.

[@Moodymongul]

Thanks for the informative video. Out of interest, does this process effect the edge (sharpness) at all?

[@tomcatt1824]

I put vinegar in my girl friends bath water hoping she would turn black, it didn't work,,, but on my mora robust it worked perfect 😹

[@scottfulghum8408]

Fantastic patriot and beautiful patina!!

[@warrenmixer6421]

just got my first mora 511 tonight.. I'm looking forward to doing this.

[@Incandescentiron]

Just what i was looking for. Thank you for posting!

[@joepublic573]

very simple - very effective... thanks for sharing.

[@robertzebrowski5429]

For a newbies first time setup, I'm thinking of the black Bushcraft Mora as my first fixed blade and the Gerber Tech skin as the first folder.

[@DevinAkin]

This rocks! GREAT how-to video. Thank you!

[@dsclaiborne31]

That's cool, it's almost like parkerizing. It certainly grays the metal like parkerizing.

[@bdwillis8284]

I have used mustard for this also. Makes some cool patterns.

[@matthewblackwood4704]

I hope that is a double cut file because most are designed to only cut on the forward stroke and going back and forth like that will dull the file quickly. Just a bit of info, love the tip! I will mine now, thanks!

[@matthewblackwood4704]

I now see that someone beat me to it!

[@Synthgunner]

Great timing, I just filed a 90 edge on the spine of my Mora heavy duty companion, will be trying this patina technique. I have Moras in both my wife and I's BOBs and GHBs and recently gave one to my son to put in his "camping" bag. My wife made this long lanyard for my Mora Kansbol, took 37 feet of parachord and connects the knife and sheath...I should do a video on that.

[@GC-hy2nv]

Great video. Very interesting watching the reaction of the blade in the apple cider vinegar.

[@ArthurJorgeBushcraft]

Morakniv is a better Blade for Bushcraft Works. O have a basic and a Eldris. Awesome vídeo. Greetings from Brazil

[@woody65536]

I used the 1" vertical belt sander in my wood shop to square up the spine on mine. Then I tested it on some dryer lint. She sparked right up!

[@adamwhite9665]

just bought my first Mora awesome knife thanks for the channel

[@colsoncustoms8994]

I have a big 5 gallon bucket with vinegar, salt and hydrogen peroxide. I usually let blades etch for at least 4 hours. Usually do 2 or cycles.

[@mattew_of_astora]

Colson Customs can it be done to a full stainless steel like a Victorinox ? I'd like to have this finish on my swiss soldier, but i'm afraid of ruining it. Also it needs to be fully coverd to accomplish, also the plastic cheeks. What do you thik ?

[@derekthompson819]

done this to a few knives.love the way the look after. I like to oil them with olive oil .still protects them but safe for use on food after

[@lukehall2061]

Are you saying that a vinegar patina is not food safe ?

[@ScottM1805]

@@lukehall2061 i think he means that he would rather cut up food with olive oil on the blade rather than gun or knife oil on it.

[@lukehall2061]

But there is no mention of gun or knife oil

[@fives645]

@@lukehall2061 most people use other oil like gun or knife oil. I believe he was just saying that he used olive oil instead. I use olive oil too and it works just fine. (Even after the patina)

[@fives645]

Another reason to use olive oil is that any of your items in your kit should have at least two uses. Olive oil can be used to cook food as well and as he mentioned when you oil your knife with it, it wont affect your food when you cut it.

[@jntroisi]

I literally just put a refresh vinegar patina on my Mora Companion yesterday!

[@ElderPinto254]

best bang for your buck the mora

[@jbqc1548]

good stuff Sootch, excellent idea for someone who makes their own knife..

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks JB!

[@milostadic7619]

Sootch,your channel ad vids are awesome Support from Serbia

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Milos!

[@milostadic7619]

No,thank you for that great work,your my favorite survivalist on youtube

[@МиркоКнежевић]

miloš tadić OMG JA SAM MISLIO DA SAM JEDINI IZ SRBIJE

[@TheTulatokarev]

_ _ Niste jedini. :p

[@markienatnots9479]

Received my first Mora today so will be doing this at some point. Cheers.

[@codemiesterbeats]

An old grey beard trick for patina on a CV/carbon steel knife is to take the knife and stick it in an apple for a while... maybe 30 minutes... probably not even that long but it really does protect the knife from rust that you might encounter. It will clearly still rust if left in the rain for long periods or if it just stays straight up wet more often than not.

[@NAVYWhistleblowerAssassin]

You're very knowledgeable & I've enjoyed your channel for many years. I'm wanting to maybe do a forced Patina on my Two Sun with D2 tool steel. I was thinking gun blue or vinegar. I'm trying to find a definitive video on treating a D2 blade. I'm in Burlington Vermont on Lake Champlain. Everything that isn't stainless steel rusts very quickly because of the humidity. You're a Veteran & I'm a Navy Brat. Your video popped up in my search. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[@schiaucugabriel6202]

Hello! Nice video! I still have some small advices. Adding a small quantity of hydrogen peroxide will speed up the process and gives a nice black coating. Once the process is finished, in order to avoid further rusting, the process should be "cut off" by a bath of sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize the acid residues.

[@robertzebrowski5429]

I wonder if baking soda would work too as a stop bath.

[@schiaucugabriel6202]

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. It works just fine. I mix 50/50 warm vinegar and hidrogen peroxide, i put the knife in and then, I add a teaspoon of salt. If you scrub the stell from time to time you can control the texture of the black coating. When is done, wash it then let it soak in baking soda solution.

[@schiaucugabriel6202]

Don't forget to wear gloves and eye protection!

[@bogrot69]

Safety first! Thanks for the tips guys!

[@dsclaiborne31]

I did mone this morning 30 minutes on the first run, then rinsed with cold water and dried. The 2nd run was also 30 minutes and rinsed with cold water and dried. The last and final run was for 1 hour and when I pulled it out the bubbles had stopped and I rinsed with cold water, dried it well and then oiled it with ballistol. It looks like it's parkerized now.

[@davidr9876]

does the oxidation make the tip dull? Do you need to put a new edge on it after the vinegar treatment and then oil the edge?

[@Redarkrome]

Wonderfull tutorial! You are a great! I have some questions: 1) after treatment, the blade sharpening keeps well? 2) After re-sharpening the blade must again be treated with vinegar? 3) This treatment goes well on axes or other tools? Thanks for your suggestion and for sharing this trick. Greetings from North West Italy! Dario.

[@colsoncustoms8994]

the oxide layer will help resist corrosion as well. It also makes the surface a little porous which holds oil well.

[@richardgracews6]

when I file the backs of my Mora's spine I do it in one direction in my case to the left side of the blade as I am right handed. It gives a burr that aids in it's fire starting ability and I always hold that side away when using flint. Just an idea to try we always hold the knife the same way when striking a ferro rod so each side of the spine can serve a different purpose

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Richard. Good advise.

[@ericjudd9603]

its awesome, just got my mora and its in vinegar right now! I did mustard on it first, so it has some stripes on it! Will see how it looks!

[@bootgrip6]

Picked one of these up today on a whim. I’ll be doing this as it already had a touch of surface rust

[@jimv.661]

I didn't see anything in the comments about how well this finish holds up.

[@markwhitt7439]

Thanks I just put a beautiful Patina on 2 mora knives and dressed up the sheaths also

[@ilijabosnjak76]

I have 3 companions and HD is the best for the price I did patina my way just to see how will come out..I am happy with results,,nice blue pattern

[@stewartbuckley3937]

I found a mix if citric acid and water works well.

[@emoanarchist96]

just did this recently, if you use something like bbq sauce or mustard and dab it on lightly you get a nice patteren similar to how damascus looks

[@DavidMN-]

That's a fun and simple project! And with a Mora, if you really jacked it up, you're only out about $20!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Very true! Thanks David.

[@tellus96]

my Benchmade griptilian came in the mail today! something ive seen or heard from this channel and i can just tell im going to love it

[@scotthill6807]

Wow, Great video. I'm gonna try this on a Mora 511. Never thought of heating the vinegar.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Scott! Good luck brother~

[@michalurbanful]

Thank you very much for this guide, Sootch! I followed it tomorrow (my whole house smells like vinegar now LOL) and the result is great! :-) Just FYI there were no "bubbles" coming out of the blade anytime during the process. I used boiling apple cider vinegar, as you did, only no isopropyl alcohol as the knife was brand new ... but I don't think that's related.

[@chriscon8463]

I love my Mora knives! Was down in Atlanta last week & went to Goinggear. What a nice store! I got the "Sootch" discount on a UCO "Candle Lantern"...I appreciate that, man!

[@charleslarson3152]

Great video brother. I own a LMF Mora in stainless steel and a Mora Companion HD in carbone. I have been thinking about doing a patina on it, so I watched with great interest. So THANKS!!! Perfect timing! :)

[@rpc717]

I did a vinegar and mustard tiger stripe pattern that came out cool as hell.

[@michaelkim4251]

Very gooooooooooooooood music selection! Thanks!

[@evoneEVOLUTION]

haha sooch i was just trying to do a patina on my bark river bravo. the mustard patina method dose not work very well on 3V i found out xD i was thinking of trying the method using a car battery charger and vinegar, if that dosent work i think ill try this method. great video, always helpul to spread knowledge on this subject

[@David_DY]

Thanks for the tip...Works great and looks good! 👍👊

[@helenescandor672]

Solid video. I learned a lot. Thanks

[@Pucflek111]

Does it need to be sharpened after this procedure or the sharpness remains? Thank you for your answer.

[@davemi3213]

That is an awesome finish

[@jackg.7745]

Great video and technique. Protects your blade and makes it look really cool!!! Thanks for the info sir.

[@ravenwulfgar]

I did the same thing to my Basic 511 ywo days ago. it is looking nice. I didn't grind the spine down though. Just wasn't much of a need to for me.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

I wonder if that was glue seeping down from the handle ? cool process I didn't know thanks

[@SensiblePrepper]

That's a good question. I'll have to look into it. Thanks Brother

[@leetexas3924]

Like it, just bought my first one. Really reasonable price too....great review, thanks God Bless

[@ellisholcomb2299]

thanks for sharing with us I appreciate you for taking your time to bring this to us take care my friend until next time

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Ellis!

[@yobentley7274]

supper cool Don. I'm doing this to three blades right away. Thanks.

[@FrankShackleford]

Excellent video, what a neat idea Sootch00;

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Frank!

[@SweWince]

I'm wondering how this affects the edge, primarily after sharpening and should one force a patina after each sharpening to keep the patina on the edge?

[@samnottheotherone4363]

That's a good point, especially with the scandi grind they have.

[@benjaminb1319]

I don’t think it matters for in the edge, sharpening in the field will take of rust on the edge

[@juffkasvennsson4609]

Nice Video and great diy Idea. Does this process effect the cutting edge of the Knife ?

[@philiph.5113]

Sootch and Nutn are all I watch on KZbin. Deal with it!

[@MyREDTAIL]

If you mix half Apple cider & half Balsonic Vinegar, You will get an almost dark Black Patina on your knife blade & if you leave it in the Vinegar for a few Hrs also will help .

[@jojobrownie57]

do you have to boil it?

[@deez5396]

@@jojobrownie57 yes

[@danielnguyen3035]

Would this work for a Stainless Steel companion? Edit: I was impatient, but my question was answered

[@elmexicanochingon1475]

Stainless steel needs acid

[@ChipMautz]

I like the mustard patina on these knives. I keep them everywhere, in my Jeep, boat, etc. That one you have in your hand is on my boat... but it's SS. :-)

[@davidglazener7921]

I just Googled vinegar and white vinegar is more acidic than apple cider vinegar. I would assume that a higher acidity would make it more effective at forcing a patina.

[@songj]

Amazing! Thank you. Which oil do you use?

[@FlyPiper14]

When you finish the oxidizing process, what kind of oil do you finish with? Would mineral oil work?

[@apocase]

can you please do a video where you move around your local Wal-Mart and show some survival gear that is affordable

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Good job there Don!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother!