Micro-Mark Sabre Steel Paint, 20ml
- Bright metallic steel tone for weapons, armor, and machinery
- Ideal for blades, rivets, hand tools, and mechanical details
- Pairs well with Gunmetal, Black Washes, and Leather for realism
- Useful across fantasy, sci-fi, military, and industrial modeling
- Made in the USA
Description
Sabre Steel is a bright, polished metallic silver that evokes the clean edge of a freshly forged blade or the gleam of industrial steel. Engineered with ultra-fine metallic pigments, this paint delivers smooth, even coverage with a subtle shimmer that catches the light—especially effective when drybrushed or edge-highlighted. Its tone sits between chrome and dull silver, making it perfect for mid-brightness steel finishes.
The name “Sabre Steel” draws inspiration from the refined, hardened blades of cavalry sabers, bayonets, and ceremonial swords, where steel was not just functional but symbolic of precision and power. It works equally well on futuristic tech, medieval weapons, and modern military gear.
Sabre Steel is in sets
29496 US Revolution-Civil War Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc
29503 US Military Acrylic Paint Set, 81pc
Modeling Use Cases
• Military Dioramas & Figures: Bayonets, rifle bolts, dog tags, canteens
• Fantasy Figures: Knight swords, dwarven axes, dragon-forged blades
• Sci-Fi Models: Droid limbs, exo-suit joints, ship armor plates
• Industrial Scenes: Workshop benches, metal tools, maintenance robots
• Steampunk Builds: Gears, boilers, pressure valves, goggles
Application Tips
- Basecoat with black for stronger metallic contrast
- Drybrush Sabre Steel over Gunmetal or Iron for worn edges
- Apply black or brown washes to simulate grease, soot, or oxidation
- Combine with Leather, Tarnished Black, or Copper for realism in belts, grips, or fasteners
- Finish with a satin or semi-gloss varnish to preserve its metallic shine
Technical Notes
- Water-based acrylic, compatible with both brush and airbrush
- Low-odor, quick-drying, and easy to clean with water
- Contains finely milled metallic flakes for smooth, non-grainy coverage
- Can be layered with clear coats or colored washes for alternate metal effects (e.g., heat tinting or corrosion)
