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DocZZZ
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May 11, 2018
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any Experience on brass vs copper patina differences? I read on some Watch forums that bronze patinas faster and has that cool green tint, but it can leave residue on your hands, etc.
JonasHeineman
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May 11, 2018
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DocZZZIf it helps, here's a shot of the two side-by side after a bit of use. Mix n match for extra fun :)
DocZZZ
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May 11, 2018
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JonasHeinemanDoes any of them leave coloring your hands and etc? Which one is which in that photo?
rantng
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May 12, 2018
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DocZZZI believe he swapped halves of the two. The darker, reddish (copper-colored :-/ ) half is the copper and the lighter yellowish side is brass. @JonasHeineman please correct me if I'm wrong.
JonasHeineman
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May 12, 2018
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DocZZZThe only non-reactive metal AFAIK is titanium - everyone's skin is different, and some people react to sterling silver or gold while others do not. Personally, I have found some brass to be mildly reactive with my skin but copper is not. Your mileage may vary.
rantng
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May 12, 2018
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DocZZZI've found brass develops a patina more quickly than copper, although as Jonas mentioned, everyone's skin is different. And although I do plan to use this frequently, I don't expect it will have the same amount of use as say a watch, which in my case is worn for at least 8 hours a day. I have sweaty wrists :-(
bambam67
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May 14, 2018
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DocZZZdont wear them.......long term contact with copper can turn your skin...TEMPORARILY green. but trust me it is harmless and it comes off.
bambam67
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May 14, 2018
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RayFi have candy that does that...and it tastes much better. ive heard there are other things that one would put in their mouth that turns stuff green... but penicillin will solve that.
JonasHeineman
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May 14, 2018
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RayFPlease do not put this RUK or any Massdrop knives in your mouth, or anyone else's mouth. Thank you.
Bflying
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May 14, 2018
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DocZZZThese are different products, but I would guess the end result to be similar. In my hands, copper tarnishes much faster than brass. The larger lights (Lumintop Prince's), the copper one is mine, and the brass is my wife's. The copper does have more pocket time, but still get similar results, all things being equal. Both can be polished back up relatively easily if you like that new shiney look. I've actually done it to my copper flashlights a few times, as well as some knives with copper bolsters.
On my KaBar copper Barlow, while sitting on a shelf, developed a fairly dark patina, which I liked. But on the backside, there was my thumbprint solidly imbedded into the patina. Didn't like it, so I just cleaned it and started over.
Add:. Here's another pic of some copper. A few peices polished for contrast. Hope it's not obvious that I have a thing for copper. 😁
On my KaBar copper Barlow, while sitting on a shelf, developed a fairly dark patina, which I liked. But on the backside, there was my thumbprint solidly imbedded into the patina. Didn't like it, so I just cleaned it and started over.
Add:. Here's another pic of some copper. A few peices polished for contrast. Hope it's not obvious that I have a thing for copper. 😁
RayF
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May 15, 2018
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JonasHeinemanObviously you haven't seen me and the wife's knife throwing act? You have to catch them somehow...
bambam67
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May 15, 2018
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RayFso youre a thrown knife catcher? are you a target holder on the range as well? i hear it pays good and has good benefits....at least for a little while.
bambam67
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May 15, 2018
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rantngall about it AND learning from it... he who doesn't learn from his mistakes ...ends up ...............
with a permanently green orifice and possibly painful itching
bambam67
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May 15, 2018
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RayFsorry to disappoint..im a pitcher..not a catcher... but thanks.
HammerHand
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May 16, 2018
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bambam67Pitcher or Catcher, you're still playing in the same field, if you know what I mean........
bambam67
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May 16, 2018
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HammerHand my playing field only has one tree in it MINE..rest is grass...JS
Evshrug
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May 19, 2018
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rantngI have a brass lumentop flashlight, after several months it’s not very patina’d. Could you hold it for me for awhile?
RayF
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May 19, 2018
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JonasHeinemanNot sure “some people“ having a reaction (define: “reaction”) to Gold puts it in the classification of a Reactive Metal. Waiting for the solid gold version for you to prove your point.
Evshrug
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May 21, 2018
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RayFDoes your Camera have a Patina?
My hands are dry, and sometimes the skin peels a bit. Don’t understand the appeal!
My hands are dry, and sometimes the skin peels a bit. Don’t understand the appeal!
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