Advice Please (first etching job)

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

thanks guys!

After etching I used windex (for the ammonia) and then washed it with water. But I am yet to oil it, would vaseline do well?

Guess I wont try to etch it more, would suck to damage it.

Sup Lotfy

The steel on these is pretty soft. You can always repolish with some 2000 wet and dry in a few minutes.
Try it stood in lemon juice for a day or two, then wash off and oil.

Best
Gene

[A.alnakkas]

ooo I dont know how I missed your comment, Gene.

Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a go later. I always thought its dangerous to leave blades in acidic material for a long time?:P

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

ooo I dont know how I missed your comment, Gene.

Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a go later. I always thought its dangerous to leave blades in acidic material for a long time?:P

LOL, keep an eye on it and make sure the level of the liquid is above the top of the blade. mask the hilt with something.
If the level falls below the top of the blade the process will be more harsh at the top of the liquid level. I guess because of the oxygen.