As to blade color - for some reason, Jay, your designs scream "Green" to me time and again. Probably because of the patina oxidized brass takes on. I've got a sinktube I was planning on sanding down to the brass, inspired by some of your designs and Corbin's "Killer Penny". Frankly, I've mainly been wating on better weather and better tools, and I've been worried about the tarnishing as well. "Weathered" isn't a look I'm going for. More like "well-oiled and cared-for favorite tool".
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