Still at it, the most recent being a Lefever set. Darker overall than it looked like it was going to be when I stopped etching. It looked close to be being too light, but after baking soda to neutralize, drying, and three coats of wax it has darkened.

Not sure I like Renaissance wax as a top coat. Balistol has a poor effect on the wax. RemOil not as much. Dr. Gaddy stated he preferred lacquer. Perhaps just oil. Good enough for blued barrels and easy to reapply when they're looking dry.