And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Today's carry, a vintage Schrade, with butter and molasses scales. Lots of patina.
For me, the comment means signs of use but no abuse. No grinder sharpening marks (sharpening short-cut), no signs of blade metal pitting (indicating poor care in maintenance).
Patina = used with signs of respect for the tool. Handle condition confirms the above.
I have carried a Schrade knife (194OT), made in the USA, for more than 30 years.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is some wonderful about the 'patina'?
ReplyDeleteFor me, the comment means signs of use but no abuse. No grinder sharpening marks (sharpening short-cut), no signs of blade metal pitting (indicating poor care in maintenance).
DeletePatina = used with signs of respect for the tool. Handle condition confirms the above.