You can use vasaline to create a negative image of the pattern you want and then use ferric chloride to etch the steel that isn't covered. You can get ferric chloride at Radio Shack.KnifeCrazyEric wrote:What kind of Acid to use? what's easy to make/acquire?
i want nice etching marks on a stainless steel handle. would go cool with the black blade i think..
i read something about etchign with mustard the other day but how is that done?
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Dude, your going to have to consult the internet on this one. I know there are hobby and hardware stores in Germany that would know. Probably even companies that supply products or people who make cutlery.KnifeCrazyEric wrote:And if i'm in germany? at what kind of store would i get it?
We can give suggestions but finding the stuff, buying it, and your ability to produce anything worthwhile is on your shoulders.
If you earnestly want answers I'm sorry for the harsh demeanor. If you are trolling us then bravo.
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i'm not trolling that's why i registered on an official knife forum. to hear professional opinionsBlerv wrote:Dude, your going to have to consult the internet on this one. I know there are hobby and hardware stores in Germany that would know. Probably even companies that supply products or people who make cutlery.
We can give suggestions but finding the stuff, buying it, and your ability to produce anything worthwhile is on your shoulders.
If you earnestly want answers I'm sorry for the harsh demeanor. If you are trolling us then bravo.
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You do seem to be an angry person though...KnifeCrazyEric wrote:i'm not trolling that's why i registered on an official knife forum. to hear professional opinions
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Welcome to the forum Eric. As mentioned Ferric Chloride does an excellent job etching steel. I would probably practice up a bit before you jump in on your knife. You can use rubber cement to block out portions of the blade you do not want etched. Probably be best to try and search the Internet for more information or possibly get in contact with some makers near you and maybe ask for ideas? Either way I hope you enjoy the forum.
Ferric Chloride can be purchased at Radio Shack or probably the equivalent.
Ferric Chloride can be purchased at Radio Shack or probably the equivalent.
No. "SS" stands for stainless steel, and as such will not form a patina. You can acid etch it (with something like ferric chloride) but that's about it. Even acid etching isn't going to give you anywhere near the same kind of pattern on the steel that you see with a natural non stainless steel patina. It will basically turn the steel a flat gray color and will scratch off rather easy. It's generally used for darkening the steel before applying a stone washed finish. If I were in Germany, I would just Google ferric chloride and see what comes up locally. There has to be an electronics store somewhere.KnifeCrazyEric wrote:If i were to acquire SS scales, could i use mustard to put a patina pattern on?
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I apoligize then. :DKnifeCrazyEric wrote:i don't mean to seem that way. it might just be the language difference, since i normally am used to speaking german :)
i'm a quite cheerful guy!
What about just stonewashing the SS scales?
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