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hey guys,
So prior to doing my first etching job I was reading about the process and tried to do it the best I can. I used hot vinegar (almost to boiling but removed it before it boils) before I etched I cleaned the blade and rubbed it with some fine grit sandpaper (0000... or something :P) then I left the blade in the vinegar for about 30 mins and then I cleaned it with some clean cloth. Anyways, here is the result; please advice if I can improve it, as its very low contrast atm. Or maybe thats how it is? |
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now, as far as I know, find some old engine oil, that you'll pass with a piece of material on the blade, remove the exceed it's the advice that I got in Damascus, from my "furbisher", but I never did it ![]() very, very nice blade ![]() all the best my Broth. à + Dom |
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Hi Lotfy,
On the rare occasion that these are worth etching, it's often difficult to get a pattern to show well. I've found proper acids and FeCl don't do an effective job and lemon juice seems to work the best. However, that said, I think you've got a reasonable effect there. ATB Gene |
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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. |
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![]() 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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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