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coyota1 · November 11, 2012, 06:05 PM

Just for the heck of it I wikied bluing, and it states that bluing is the black oxide of iron which is magnetite. It offers minimal protection against rust etc. Yes it is not stainless, but it sure looks good.

November 11, 2012, 06:05 PM	#101
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	Just for the heck of it I wikied bluing, and it states that bluing is the black oxide of iron which is magnetite. It offers minimal protection against rust etc. Yes it is not stainless, but it sure looks good.