Topic: How old is this knife?
D-g !jJEom8Ii3E started this discussion 10 years ago #53,965
Found it in a forest, it wasn't deep but it was under some ground. It's still sharp but the rust has taken some of it away.squeegee joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later[^] [v] #702,510
radio carbon dating says 23 years old
D-g !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #702,515
I don't fully understand, it's making me feel strange
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kook !!OPZbEQMT1 joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 15 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #702,518
Don't try to clean it
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #702,519
@702,515 (D-g !jJEom8Ii3E)
There may be a demon bound to it.
Put it in a sealed container filled with holy water and bury it. It's the only way.
There may be a demon bound to it.
Put it in a sealed container filled with holy water and bury it. It's the only way.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 7 seconds later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #702,520
Tetanus, here we come!
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 10 years ago, 53 seconds later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #702,521
Fake anon✡ !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 37 seconds later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #702,522
D-g !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 26 minutes later, 47 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #702,527
bhutto joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 36 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #702,539
nothing where i live is very old idk
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 56 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,551
I can't tell where the handle ends and the blade begins.
D-g !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,556
@previous (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
Well there is no handle but the tip of the knife is definitely on the right side.
Well there is no handle but the tip of the knife is definitely on the right side.
Sophie !MLHqI35Srs joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,557
Get some corrosive like cillit bang or something related, or even better yet, just dump it in a tub of oneshot for a few hours, find a steel-stain shiner to shine it with after finishing, and you should be alright to go.
bhutto replied with this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,558
Sophie !MLHqI35Srs replied with this 10 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,561
bhutto replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,563
Sophie !MLHqI35Srs replied with this 10 years ago, 13 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,564
@previous (bhutto)
What good is this decayed piece of rotting stone? It has no sentimental, historical or utilizable value and I'm suggesting ways to Denmark guy how to remedy all of these problems at once.
What good is this decayed piece of rotting stone? It has no sentimental, historical or utilizable value and I'm suggesting ways to Denmark guy how to remedy all of these problems at once.
D-g !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 11 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,565
bhutto replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,566
@702,564 (Sophie !MLHqI35Srs)
@previous (D-g !jJEom8Ii3E)
ok do whatever you want if it has any value polishing it will ruin it but sure make it shiny! follow your destiny!
fucking weirdos
just dont kill anyone you creep
@previous (D-g !jJEom8Ii3E)
ok do whatever you want if it has any value polishing it will ruin it but sure make it shiny! follow your destiny!
fucking weirdos
just dont kill anyone you creep
squeegee replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,567
electrolitic rust removal. it's cheap and can diy. google how. i've done it before and it takes a long time (days) but works waybetter than wire brush and hand working it.
Sophie !MLHqI35Srs replied with this 10 years ago, 13 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,568
squeegee replied with this 10 years ago, 21 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,569
Metæ joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 51 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,581
@702,567 (squeegee)
@702,566 (bhutto)
I never understood why restoring antiques to working condition ruins them. I mean the ancient Danes whom made it would want it to be shiny and sharp, right?
@702,566 (bhutto)
I never understood why restoring antiques to working condition ruins them. I mean the ancient Danes whom made it would want it to be shiny and sharp, right?
D-g !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 12 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,585
I think this thread should be deleted, I think talking about the knife is bad luck
Dr. Whom !7MHPahvoGY joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 10 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,586
@702,558 (bhutto)Given Mr. Gillon's life choices, it's not surprising that his suggestions are terrible.
squeegee replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,587
@702,581 (Metæ)
when it comes to valuable antiques you want the patina on the metal that develops over time. if you scru it away you remove the part that dates it. otherwise you're left with a hunk of metal without any context. could be a replica. could be legit. no way to know if there's no patina. rust though, that continues to damage the material.
at some point you balance preservation of a relic over preservation of authenticity. especially if it's only marginally valuable to begin with. sometimes restoring antiques improves their value. but, it can obliterate the value of quite a lot of things. do research before having any restoration done to any antiques, and try to speak with experts.
good rule of thumb though is to leave metal the fuck alone unless it's rusted.
when it comes to valuable antiques you want the patina on the metal that develops over time. if you scru it away you remove the part that dates it. otherwise you're left with a hunk of metal without any context. could be a replica. could be legit. no way to know if there's no patina. rust though, that continues to damage the material.
at some point you balance preservation of a relic over preservation of authenticity. especially if it's only marginally valuable to begin with. sometimes restoring antiques improves their value. but, it can obliterate the value of quite a lot of things. do research before having any restoration done to any antiques, and try to speak with experts.
good rule of thumb though is to leave metal the fuck alone unless it's rusted.
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 55 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,598
@previous (squeegee)
You could also throw a replica in salty muddy acidic water for a few weeks.
If future peeps excavated my car from the remains of Ancient Houston in 2516, I'd be pissed if they said "hey let's not restore it to working condition, like it's owner would have actually used it in but instead we'll deliberately leave it as a rusty piece of shit that looks that it came from the bottom of a lake".
You could also throw a replica in salty muddy acidic water for a few weeks.
If future peeps excavated my car from the remains of Ancient Houston in 2516, I'd be pissed if they said "hey let's not restore it to working condition, like it's owner would have actually used it in but instead we'll deliberately leave it as a rusty piece of shit that looks that it came from the bottom of a lake".
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 8 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,599
@OP
It's too late now, but you really shouldn't have removed it from it's resting place.
It's too late now, but you really shouldn't have removed it from it's resting place.
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,603
@702,587 (squeegee)
I mean okay I guess a car is too much for the people of 2516. But if they kept my Buck 110 or my Benchmade Skirmish as a rusty POS I would be pissed. These are objects that had value and significance to me in my life and my time and the thought of them being kept in an unusable state on purpose would greatly sadden me.
I mean okay I guess a car is too much for the people of 2516. But if they kept my Buck 110 or my Benchmade Skirmish as a rusty POS I would be pissed. These are objects that had value and significance to me in my life and my time and the thought of them being kept in an unusable state on purpose would greatly sadden me.
kook !!OPZbEQMT1 replied with this 10 years ago, 21 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #702,612
Andy, what if the knife possesses an ancient malevolent spirit?