Another question. In theory, with all things being equal in the Damascus etching process, rusting, boiling, carding, etc, would leaving barrels in the acid to long create just a solid blued barrel, or would it just eat away all the pattern? Conversely, would a quick dip merely be a waist of time? I realize this is in many ways an art form with many variables, but I’d like some clarity on this issue if it’s possible. Thank you,
Richard