Patina adds character to copper and bronze antiques—just don't confuse it with rust. When it comes to metal—be it a copper pan or an antique made from bronze—differentiating between a patina, tarnish, ...

Let's face it: When it comes to antiques, differentiating between a patina and tarnish can be tricky. "Rust is one form of patina. It is the result of corroding steel after the iron particles have ...

Close-up shot of a set of knives hung on a wall - Thomas Barwick/Getty Images You might already have a dedicated knife set in your kitchen, or you might be on the market for one. Whatever the case, a ...

In the auto industry it's called patina. Scientists call it the result of oxidation or other chemical processes. We generally know it as rust. But no matter its name, it can at times have spectacular ...

You might already have a dedicated knife set in your kitchen, or you might be on the market for one. Whatever the case, a good quality set isn't cheap and requires a lot of maintenance, which starts ...