Dell, That was a great tutorial and nice to see how it's done. Not sure it would suit the style of my blades but appreciate the knowledge you have shared. All the best Sandy
I have never done any acid etching. I have watched so many videos on it, and yours is TOPS!! I may just pull the trigger and do some acid etching soon. . . . Maybe.
Thanks Dell, great tutorial. I've had a couple of goes but didn't leave it long enough clearly. I like the idea of the double etch with the logo done in between. I may try that on my next knife. Had to read up why Iron chloride (a salt) forms an acid but apparently it's on hydrolysis with water. I'm a biologist not a chemist.
Thanks for a great tutorial Dell, it couldn't have come at a better time for me, as I have just got delivered some acetone, ammonia and baking soda this week to go with my FC and have a try at etching myself. Very helpful advice indeed, I like the second stage of dipping, it really unifies the flame design. That blade is just sweet - really elegant, with a bite out of what makes a kukhuri iconic, perfect design!
Can you tell me about the Ferric Chloride that you are using. Is it full strength or is it cut like 4 to 1 with distilled water or maybe vinegar? great video and a good looking knife.
The black is from the acid/vinegar that can be rubbed off with a scotchbrite. Do it a few more times and it will darken the blade and put a cool tie dye effect as well.
Nice and very clear video!! One think that I have not understand is the name of the acid that you use could you write me sorry But i don’t understand very well the English Thanks so much!
Great video mate, in the cut between the paint removal and the logo etch, it appears you have rubbed the blade down with something to give it a 'worn' look (which looks great). What did you rub it down with to achieve this? Cheers
If I understand your question correctly, they're basically the same thing. The only difference is that acid etched uses a resist to etch a design on to the blade. If your blade is already acid washed, as long as it's clean from contaminants- oil, wax, etc, it can be further acid etched.
@@DirtyRoomKnives Well, I ordered a kukuri that has an acid washed blade. I would like to acid etch a message on the blade. I don't know if this would be possible. If the etch would actually show on the blade.
@@charlesharper7292 if it's acod washed you should be okay. Make sure to clean the blade thoroughly with acetone. If it's a different coating though I can't say what'll happen.
Thank you for the awesome video! I finished etching my first blade and realized that when I go to sand scales so they are flush with the tang it will scratch and remove the etch on the tang. How do you fit and finish your handles so the visible tang is still etched? Thanks!
There's a handful of different ways depending on the scale material and how they're fitted to the knife. In this case, as they're held on with removable bolts, I fully shaped and finished the scales before etching the blade. Then simply bolted it all together. Hth, Dell
@@DirtyRoomKnives Thank you for the speedy response and assistance! Since I didn't realize this before etching, I think I'm going to 1) bolt fit and shape scales 2) remove scales 3) remove all etching on tang edge 4) etch just tang as close to original color 5) try to blend into original etch with steel wool/oil 6) assemble handle. Not sure if it will work but worth a shot and will do the right sequence on the next one. Thanks again!
I've asked this same thing in other forums. I was told to use some sacrificial pins, put it together and then shape the handles. Use a punch to push out the sacrificial pins then acid etch the blade, reassemble with the final pins and epoxy.
Hey man, I love this vid! Quick question for you. How do you get that logo etched SO deep??
a true masterpiece mate, brilliant skill level and understanding of materials and liquids. and shared for free. thanks man
Dell,
That was a great tutorial and nice to see how it's done. Not sure it would suit the style of my blades but appreciate the knowledge you have shared.
All the best
Sandy
what type of paper or material do you use for the logo paper
How do you make your logo? And how did you etch it in?
Yeah that's my question too.., it was etching twice but how..? And it glew shining dark.., how..? please response sensei.. 🙏
Same question. Where do you get your logo
Awesome work, it’s also great to see a fellow Brit doing this sort of work! Thanks for the tutorial, it really helped!!
it looks f**king awesome 👍🏻 gonna do it tomorrow and see how it turns out !
hi just wondering would this work on brass and if i wanted a really deep like engraved deep how long would i leave it for
Yet another mysterious process made to look 'doo'able' ...
Love these 'how to's' ... love em to bits...
Huge thanks Dell ...
Frickin' far out man. That was a nice blade to begin with but now it's straight-up banging. You do the blade and the scales yourself also?
Thanks, and yes indeed, this is one of my knives.
Is this guy mumbling or is it Brit-speak? TG for closed-captions! Interesting anyway. Creates an interesting look!
Go fuck yourself. Clear enough for you?
I have never done any acid etching. I have watched so many videos on it, and yours is TOPS!! I may just pull the trigger and do some acid etching soon. . . . Maybe.
Where do you get your maker stencils made up? I can't find anywhere that does custom labels. Best tutorial I've seen so far man.
If you're UK based go to- Ostling Etchmark, or USA- Ernie Grospitch is the man
Awesome job, thanks for sharing. GF1
You're welcome.
Like it, I have a question, which liquid is in the little green bottle, you put on your edge???
Nail varnish
Great demo, Del, thanks for sharing. Looks fantastic.
What's the name of the acid
Very nice. Thank you.
Ferric chloride is for sale at various strengths many say they are for PCBs ie copper .
What strength is needed to etch steel ? Anyone help ?
Thanks Dell, great tutorial. I've had a couple of goes but didn't leave it long enough clearly. I like the idea of the double etch with the logo done in between. I may try that on my next knife. Had to read up why Iron chloride (a salt) forms an acid but apparently it's on hydrolysis with water. I'm a biologist not a chemist.
There’s actual pens made for this on eBay for 4 quid..... anti etch pens by zebifa
How did you do the logo? Was it electric etching or acid etching? Can you post a video of doing a logo? Thanks! Great Video!
Thanks for a great tutorial Dell, it couldn't have come at a better time for me, as I have just got delivered some acetone, ammonia and baking soda this week to go with my FC and have a try at etching myself. Very helpful advice indeed, I like the second stage of dipping, it really unifies the flame design. That blade is just sweet - really elegant, with a bite out of what makes a kukhuri iconic, perfect design!
Can you tell me about the Ferric Chloride that you are using. Is it full strength or is it cut like 4 to 1 with distilled water or maybe vinegar? great video and a good looking knife.
That I have to support looks like a big pile of......
Shit I can't lie it looks incredible man.
The black is from the acid/vinegar that can be rubbed off with a scotchbrite.
Do it a few more times and it will darken the blade and put a cool tie dye effect as well.
Very cool video! Thanks for sharing! I really need some stickers with my logo to etch my knives too.
For everyone asking about etching a logo, here's one way it's done: watch?v=S75lHYSF9wU
Is it still sharp after you dip it into the ferric chloride? Or you have to sharpen it again?
Ive followed your tutorial and everything turned out great but when wiping off the nail polish it smeared n took to the acid wash😭
Very nice ! Just wish I knew where to buy those bad ass looking blanks Reddog
Hi can you do this to a couple of my knives I have an Esse 6 and Ezula 2 that needs doing and how much
Thanks :))
I have a few question about everything I need to buy to do this. Would you mind giving me a list of what I need to buy?
lovely bit of work that blade, is it for fighting off pitbulls on Wandsworth Common
wow i want one!
You are a wizard my dude. Incredible work and craftsmanship
Love your tutorials, Dell. Thank you for taking the time to do this, bruv. :-)
Very nice effect. Beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing.
wow it's nice to see the true spirit of art and craft l salute you sir ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great looking knife, can you do a video of how you did the handle please.
Hi! Really a nice work 😉 do you dilute ferric chloride?
ok
tank You brother for answer me!
very nice your knifes!
will the acid protect from fruit acid on 01 steel ?
Vrry cool. Nice knife worth the time I think.
Dang man, that's a beautiful job! 😃
Are you allowed to carry knives in the U.K.?
Charles Cottrell below 2 inches and none locking blades yes...so basically Swiss army knives
only if you are a criminal with a hard child hood ;)
Glenn Johnson that’s what she said )
butiful 👍🏻
From one Englishman to another... Cheers my man
Very cool! Thanks for sharing
that's awesome I never knew that was how acid etching was done
Are y'all still allowed to have blades?
where did you get your stencil from?
White spirits is rubbing alcohol?
Nice and very clear video!! One think that I have not understand is the name of the acid that you use could you write me sorry But i don’t understand very well the English
Thanks so much!
No problem. The acid is ferric chloride
Nice vid Brit ! I noticed the dark color of the blade prior to etching. How did you accomplish this or did the blank come that way ? Thanxx !
It's sand blasted. And no pre-cut blanks here bud ;)
Excellent. Simple and to the point.
Cool. What kind of wood for the handle?
Looks great Del. nice idea👍
You da man...totally awesome!!!
Hope you are well, Can you make a black dog 6 without the serrated part ? thank you.
Absolutely, drop me an email bud- redpathknives@gmail.com
Cheers, Dell
Impresionante 👍
Can i use muriatic acid for etching?
I know some US makers use muriatic for etching damascus, but I don't know how strong it is or how deep it'll etch
Dirty Room Knives thank you sir
excuse me, what spray is?
before the rubing with the Steel wool
WD40
But, how did you do your logo?
how etching logo on knief
Sick!
Beautiful work
Damn very nice!
Great video mate, in the cut between the paint removal and the logo etch, it appears you have rubbed the blade down with something to give it a 'worn' look (which looks great). What did you rub it down with to achieve this?
Cheers
Ignore...... paused and posted this before I saw the final stage!
Very cool bro!
Sweet!
tnx a lot man
Hello, very nice video. Can i ask you? in the second bigger bucket it si a normal water?
Yes, just tap water
@@DirtyRoomKnives Thank you very much
What grit do you sand to before the etching?
I was wondering the same thing. It looks sand blaster to me
fantastic...
Between each 20 minute acid dip what are you dipping the blade into? Is that plain water or are you putting it in a sodium bicarb bath?
No need to neutralise between dips, so plain water will do then a scrub with bicarb after the final rinse
Webber Handmade Knives , thank you :)
wery nice...tnx
Very nice!
Stunning
Dumb question. Can an acid washed blade be acid etched?
If I understand your question correctly, they're basically the same thing. The only difference is that acid etched uses a resist to etch a design on to the blade.
If your blade is already acid washed, as long as it's clean from contaminants- oil, wax, etc, it can be further acid etched.
@@DirtyRoomKnives Well, I ordered a kukuri that has an acid washed blade. I would like to acid etch a message on the blade. I don't know if this would be possible. If the etch would actually show on the blade.
@@charlesharper7292 if it's acod washed you should be okay. Make sure to clean the blade thoroughly with acetone. If it's a different coating though I can't say what'll happen.
@@DirtyRoomKnives thanks for the advice. I may leave this one be, and do one from scratch.
nice
Thank you for the awesome video! I finished etching my first blade and realized that when I go to sand scales so they are flush with the tang it will scratch and remove the etch on the tang. How do you fit and finish your handles so the visible tang is still etched? Thanks!
There's a handful of different ways depending on the scale material and how they're fitted to the knife.
In this case, as they're held on with removable bolts, I fully shaped and finished the scales before etching the blade. Then simply bolted it all together.
Hth, Dell
@@DirtyRoomKnives Thank you for the speedy response and assistance! Since I didn't realize this before etching, I think I'm going to 1) bolt fit and shape scales 2) remove scales 3) remove all etching on tang edge 4) etch just tang as close to original color 5) try to blend into original etch with steel wool/oil 6) assemble handle. Not sure if it will work but worth a shot and will do the right sequence on the next one. Thanks again!
I've asked this same thing in other forums. I was told to use some sacrificial pins, put it together and then shape the handles. Use a punch to push out the sacrificial pins then acid etch the blade, reassemble with the final pins and epoxy.
did you use the same method to etch the logo?
The logo was electro etched
was that blade sand blasted?
At the beginning , yes
Nice video and nice "strine" accent?
UK bruv ;)
your website is parked
Cheers. All sorted
nice vid
alguno que hable español y me diga que acido uso
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great video mate, thank you
Nice good video
Thankyou
hi brother
what mean rinse_.?
When I wash it in plain water to get the acid off,
Ok understand now i know what is the process ,tank you brother for answer
Badass brother! Thanks for taking the time to post these vids!
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