Blade Finishes

Whether you prefer stars, hearts, filigree, or other patterns, this acid wash technique can produce some exotic patterns, or it can keep it as simple as the popular 'Famon' (Faux hamon). We will be in contact to discuss pattern options.  Acid...

A darkening and aging technique use to put a more prominent stonewash on the blade or part while maintaining the original grind or machining lines along with most etchings, stamps, and logos. Both light and aggressive tumble options available...

An acid wash often darkens the blade and with no further modifications leaves a matte finish on the steel.  This process often requires a sharpening unless you wish to sharpen the blade yourself. 

A Bead blasted finish, leaving a matte gray color with a light texture on the piece after blasting. This option is done with mixture of different grit glass beads to form a uniform finish with a natural texture and grip. Blasting services are offered as...

An acid exposure treatment involving the breakdown of raw copper, coating the blade or other steel part in a thin layer of matte copper. After the coating, the blade is then tumbled to achieve a stonewash appearance.  This finish is not permanent...

To compliment our blade finishes, we bring the cratering technique that adds an even more aggressive look to the blade. We crater the flats of the blade and take it to the spine, and then follow it up with the finish of your choice to complete the rugged...

As an alternative to our cratering technique, we offer the Rock Carved spine and flats addon. We will grind the spine and flats with aggressive and sharp carving and follow it up with a blade finish of your choice to blend it all together. 

On blades that offer a separate grind from the flats, an acid wash or bead blasting can occur on one portion of the blade while maintaining the original finish on the secondary portion.  This finish often requires a sharpening service unless the...

A three step process we use brings out the best of what we like to call our Working Finish. Often a darker, more aggressive version of a stonewash with undertones of gray.  Sharpening service required when choosing this modification unless you...