So, Trying to Etch a Shamshir

A.alnakkas · 7th September 2012, 11:21 AM

thanks all! plenty of good ideas. Ibrahim, I think it might be dangerous trying to etch in a metal container? Probably if its copper or anything weaker than steel it would be damaged.

I think etching without emmersing is probably my best option but what kind of etchant should I be using? I have access to Ferric acid but never used it before. The blade shows some faint patterns but I cant be sure what it is, thats why I want to etch.

7th September 2012, 11:21 AM	#9
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	thanks all! plenty of good ideas. Ibrahim, I think it might be dangerous trying to etch in a metal container? Probably if its copper or anything weaker than steel it would be damaged. I think etching without emmersing is probably my best option but what kind of etchant should I be using? I have access to Ferric acid but never used it before. The blade shows some faint patterns but I cant be sure what it is, thats why I want to etch.