Twist Core "18th Century" Moro Kris/Kalis

Rick · 11th June 2017, 04:01 PM

I have one of these with the same pattern; some of you are using it as an avatar.
What chemical solution did you use to etch it?

I had a bit more success with ferric chloride (circuit board etchant) diluted with distilled water.
I used to get it at Radio Shack here in the states, but they are going, or have gone out of business.

I've always wondered if Stop Bath (used in B&W photography) would work; it's about the strongest solution of acetic acid that I know of.

11th June 2017, 04:01 PM	#19
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	I have one of these with the same pattern; some of you are using it as an avatar. What chemical solution did you use to etch it? I had a bit more success with ferric chloride (circuit board etchant) diluted with distilled water. I used to get it at Radio Shack here in the states, but they are going, or have gone out of business. I've always wondered if Stop Bath (used in B&W photography) would work; it's about the strongest solution of acetic acid that I know of.