How To Etch Your Initials Into a Knife Blade

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  • @TaylorLasch
    @TaylorLasch 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You didnt tell me I needed a small container and now I am missing a testicle!

  • @ninadillard5212
    @ninadillard5212 9 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I have a steel Bowie knife my dad was making before he died. I finally got an edge on it and now, thanks to you, I'm putting his sword emblem and my initials on it. A really great way to keep him with me. Thanks! :-)

    • @NickVanLeuven
      @NickVanLeuven  9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's awesome!

    • @assmaster5939
      @assmaster5939 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm sorry but great idea I sad for you if I had magic to bring him background life I would..!😢😢😢😢.....😌😢😢😢

    • @assmaster5939
      @assmaster5939 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm very sorry Nina..😢

    • @bahramkashanian4252
      @bahramkashanian4252 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why you guys are so sad for his dad ? We all die and how do we know if we feel better on the other side or not ! ? besides according to some witnesses over there is even better than this life with all limitations we have .Be happy for the people that going after rest of their lives . this is very very natural .Yaaaaaa

    • @Jxrd99
      @Jxrd99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bahram Kashanian
      People are sad because nina unfortunately lost a parent, one of the biggest losses in anyones life. Natural or not, it's hard.

  • @vickikgibson9470
    @vickikgibson9470 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    For even more detail, use a scratch awl or a hand engraver tool onto dry polish. To get a better take on the letters, use gun blue to get the colour, then polish the top without getting into the etch, and you have a nicer finish than pen, plus it will last and will not vanish when you oil the blade:). Just a couple of tips! Cheers! Vicki.

  • @testticklehead
    @testticklehead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just a heads up, I decided to try using salt + water since some other videos suggested that it worked better than vinegar. I couldn't get the water/salt solution to work no matter what I tried. I switched to vinegar + salt and it worked like a charm.
    Thanks again for the video.

  • @Thedeaconoftrade
    @Thedeaconoftrade 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thats awesome man, never knew it was that easy, I want to go do this to all my tools now, definetly going to go try this! Thanks for the vid

  • @Mystico1600
    @Mystico1600 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @dinoatlas
    @dinoatlas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was an excellent tutorial. You were very clear and direct. Thank you!

  • @poboyspecial
    @poboyspecial 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    impressive, I really like the low budget approach.

    • @firstnamelastname8865
      @firstnamelastname8865 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      poboyspecial its cheaper to use salt and a 9 volt instead of a battery charger and vinegar

  • @chriswilliams4433
    @chriswilliams4433 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty for the vid! I'm impressed with the simplicity, nice job.

  • @NickVanLeuven
    @NickVanLeuven  11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the follow up. I have never tried it with a car battery. Glad to know it works.

  • @laadalgma
    @laadalgma 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice knife! Love the simple design.

  • @preppermadness6224
    @preppermadness6224 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Nick, I'm just starting my journey into metal working. Good job just subbed

  • @gregr501
    @gregr501 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is really cool, I'll have to remember this for all kind of stuff. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jenniferdragonfly3429
    @jenniferdragonfly3429 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what an awesome idea :-) thanks for posting look forward to watching more of your videos and fresh ideas soon

  • @nreef1
    @nreef1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool I have done my knife today and it work really well. I stumbled upon this video randomly and am really happy I did. Thanks

  • @z96M2YUq
    @z96M2YUq 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Nick! This is exactly what I was looking for. Great job, great video and good clear explanation. Jim

  • @singJJBplay
    @singJJBplay 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, thanks for uploading. I like the stencil idea with the nail polish, seemed to work really well.

  • @superlucky28
    @superlucky28 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    awesome vid very informative and on the cheap....thanks

  • @MatthiasBurkhardt
    @MatthiasBurkhardt 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video! Etching with things definitely available in every household. Great approach!

  • @11slimthugga
    @11slimthugga 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very nice application of chemistry! Definitely something I'll have to try.

  • @AustrianJager
    @AustrianJager 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, thank you! What i realy like, is how slow and relaxed the video is made!

  • @WichitaMule
    @WichitaMule 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent video. I'm sure a lot of people will use this method to etch a lot of different items.
    Well done there. Good for you.

  • @raymondtucker4112
    @raymondtucker4112 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Badass! Excellent way to make a custom stencil had been trying to think of a good way to make one and the fingernail polish trick is a great tip thank you..great video!

  • @BPmorphdude
    @BPmorphdude 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude thanks for the helpful video, I am totally going to try this out! God bless you man.

  • @richardmyles8086
    @richardmyles8086 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    another great video, thanks Nick

  • @radiantjet418
    @radiantjet418 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome man!!! I tryed it on a butter knife first then I did it on my cold steel knife and it looks awesome. I actually did it with my signiture. Thank YOou!

  • @rigocroes
    @rigocroes 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Nick, I learned something today. It's awesome.

  • @ashleymacabrequeendunlap881
    @ashleymacabrequeendunlap881 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this was awesome. It will help me in my jewelry making. Also think I'm gonna do this on my expensive knives too once I've practiced.

  • @shinrainc00
    @shinrainc00 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, your a wizard who ever you are!
    great work again man!

  • @anoldgupti7979
    @anoldgupti7979 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes! Learnt something new and appreciate your effort! Good stuff this! Thanks man!

  • @chrisjansen3969
    @chrisjansen3969 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally cool. You just solved a a very frustrating situation that I've been researching. THANX

  • @Ghostginthree
    @Ghostginthree 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and info. That came out really well.

  • @MrWmburr7
    @MrWmburr7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty cool, my friend. Thank you for sharing that.

  • @LLuE88
    @LLuE88 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid, really easy to follow and understand the principle of etching, regards

  • @Zephius
    @Zephius 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice looking blade. Looks like it'll be a good utility knife

  • @essexmirageknives1989
    @essexmirageknives1989 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Bro, gonna be having a go at this & cane to your vid through research, glad I watched now thanks

  • @USMC65UH34D
    @USMC65UH34D 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Nick, a great idea and well described. I can use this on a lot of things. Jim

  • @technoshamanarchist
    @technoshamanarchist 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this great tutorial. If you want detail, you can use press-n-peel (or some people use photo paper) to iron your design on the blade (as I do with PCB's). Just print out your negative and mirrored design on that, iron it on the blade for a while at low heat, then peel off to see the protective material stuck on the blade, and use the same etching method. You could probably etch a painting on a blade this way.

  • @kentbaker4577
    @kentbaker4577 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool lesson. Thanks for sharing!

  • @bisnonnocanapa
    @bisnonnocanapa 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks so mutch for sharing this, totally intresting and useful!

  • @ElChile2010
    @ElChile2010 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet,thanks for taking the time to post.,

  • @samterian7694
    @samterian7694 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    simple and to the point, nice video

  • @123kkambiz
    @123kkambiz 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was very easy and smart way to do it, thanks for uploading the video.

  • @katanaburner
    @katanaburner 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is is freaking awesome! I learn something everyday!

  • @kirkgoodman6862
    @kirkgoodman6862 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool trick, I'm gonna try it. Thanks 4 sharing!

  • @Mudwiggler
    @Mudwiggler 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey good Vid Nick, i always wanted to know how that was done Thanks. Bless You

  • @ruifsimoes16
    @ruifsimoes16 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good video, thanks for the instructions.

  • @nutospity
    @nutospity 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one dude! Have been wondering how I was gonna do this. Cheers.

  • @MrSlipperyPigeon
    @MrSlipperyPigeon 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much!! Really useful and works!! This earned you a subscriber!!

  • @deni1951
    @deni1951 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marked my anvil using your vid. Perfect. Thanks!

  • @Archeopterix2680
    @Archeopterix2680 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a very interesting and informative vid. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if this would work better on carbon steels as opposed to stainless? Are there any limitations based on steel formula, etc?

  • @Aconitum_napellus
    @Aconitum_napellus 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video, very well done. I might try this.

  • @jeremyarnold3300
    @jeremyarnold3300 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so cool! great job man!

  • @anre4499
    @anre4499 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff!! Thank You

  • @prjct82
    @prjct82 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn! Awesome work never even realized or thought to use the acid etching with electricity.

  • @perpirak00
    @perpirak00 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jofloresz
    @jofloresz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    fantastic thank you for sharing!

  • @JL-gg7ph
    @JL-gg7ph 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Nice instructible-- simple, valuble...Thanks.

  • @stettan1754
    @stettan1754 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo! Thanks for the tip.

  • @mikemcdonagh3199
    @mikemcdonagh3199 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, a truly helpful video

  • @jarrick81
    @jarrick81 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, Freaking brilliant! You are a rock star.

  • @alecs.3796
    @alecs.3796 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome. You just got a new subscriber.

  • @hurtioioio8727
    @hurtioioio8727 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Great vid! Look fantastic ans also is easy. Great job

  • @MikeyFraz1
    @MikeyFraz1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was very interesting. Thanks for posting.

  • @MegaDgomex
    @MegaDgomex 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this video was helpful my compadre

  • @deputysheriff100
    @deputysheriff100 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now THAT's some good information. Liked this video.

  • @scotsnook1648
    @scotsnook1648 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been wondering if there was a cheap way of doing this and there is! Thanks for the video, i'm definitely going to try this!
    Does a "trickle charger" work for this or would i need a more powerful charger???

  • @trollforge
    @trollforge 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! I cant wait to try this!

  • @MrJaxb
    @MrJaxb 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! And teaching this,very usefull for knife makers. Thanks :)

  • @2000xlt
    @2000xlt 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty simple and effective, Thanks

  • @ssorribas
    @ssorribas 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!!! good and simple metod!

  • @essexmirageknives1989
    @essexmirageknives1989 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial gonna give it a go now !

  • @ryoung723
    @ryoung723 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid, and to the point! excellent! learned something new!

  • @LennertG
    @LennertG 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, thanks for the video!

  • @schokey3513
    @schokey3513 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good...cant wait to try this out.

  • @MrTankerTube
    @MrTankerTube 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a neat trick. thanks for sharing

  • @wolfsong7823
    @wolfsong7823 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    ty that is dam nice i wanted to etch into a couble of my blades and simple tools easy to find around the house very helpfull ty man

  • @Emily-uw5tt
    @Emily-uw5tt 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! Thanks!

  • @opticschief
    @opticschief 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

  • @vracsergeant8525
    @vracsergeant8525 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks for posting.

  • @corried5576
    @corried5576 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wandering how that was done. Damn its so simple! Thanks.

  • @Jesusandbible
    @Jesusandbible 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    very interesting and instructive.

  • @roundballrolls2762
    @roundballrolls2762 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid dude.

  • @dullbrass
    @dullbrass 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That turned out nice! I've used vinegar for a patina, amazing what a little electric trick does :o)

  • @MrOldclunker
    @MrOldclunker 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @gordonbradshaw2387
    @gordonbradshaw2387 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually might try this. It looks really straightforward.

  • @sixtyfiveford
    @sixtyfiveford 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Neat.

  • @bruceprosser8332
    @bruceprosser8332 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, thank you for making this video. One question: Where did you get your knife blank? I really like that shape.

  • @whiskeypapa8842
    @whiskeypapa8842 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tip. Thanks for showing.

  • @johnchivington6587
    @johnchivington6587 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video low cost method and to the point

  • @twirlygirly
    @twirlygirly 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, finally how to do this with real tools you have around the house. I just need to do a one time engraving in a ring, and don't have the money to buy an Etchomatic or other type personalizer that uses the same method. I already use this same method with a battery charger and baking solution to rip the rust right off of metals, and it works great.

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice idea. Very simple too. Thanks.
    -Martin

  • @patterson1rox
    @patterson1rox 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW MAN!!! AWESOME!!!

  • @jeremysavage4170
    @jeremysavage4170 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool !! thanks for posting!!

  • @willemnicolaas1689
    @willemnicolaas1689 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool video! Thank you.

  • @anthonymoreno621
    @anthonymoreno621 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much urban the man

  • @nicholasramirez2541
    @nicholasramirez2541 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was really cool, im a sub'r now ;) keep putting out videos

  • @DinkeTicTac
    @DinkeTicTac 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ive just done one, its awsome

  • @knifeman1122
    @knifeman1122 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just did my first itching on a knife. Thank u to this kool video :)

  • @travisvalentine2864
    @travisvalentine2864 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to try this. thanks