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Thanks Jazz, you know you are responsible for the original idea on your SS delica, remember?
I had search on my computer, but found a few pics how the green one is in actual status :rolleyes: I really love this knife.
I left the backside smooth (long live your jeans :D ) and on the other picture the added (subtle) dent in the handle for easier access...
Enjoy,
T.
I had search on my computer, but found a few pics how the green one is in actual status :rolleyes: I really love this knife.
I left the backside smooth (long live your jeans :D ) and on the other picture the added (subtle) dent in the handle for easier access...
Enjoy,
T.
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The pieces of granite where about thumb size and it only takes a hand full to do the job. Any rocks will do.
Here is the process and it is very simple and works well. Remove blade and other parts that make up the knife.
I got the Ferric chloride solution at Radio Shack, they call it PCB Etchant Solution. It comes in a pint bottle. It is used to etch PC boards. I paid $ 11 plus some change inc. state tax.
Put about a quarter inch of the solution in a plastic or glass bowl and soak parts. They will turn black in about 1 hr. or less. After they turn remove the parts and put in the jar with the lid. Add some liquid dishwashing soap, a little water and the rocks. Close lid and shake the jar. The harder you shake the better. After getting the desired finish remove and wash with water and dry. Then you are ready to put the knife back together and reshapen the blade.
If you don't get the desired results repeat the process again. A water rinse stop the chemical etching process.
Check out the USN Forum section Pimp my knife, Poor man's stone wash. Good pictures and instruction that I followed.
Do be careful with this stuff, don't get it on you and don't drink it. Follow directions on the bottle and you will be ok.
Here is the process and it is very simple and works well. Remove blade and other parts that make up the knife.
I got the Ferric chloride solution at Radio Shack, they call it PCB Etchant Solution. It comes in a pint bottle. It is used to etch PC boards. I paid $ 11 plus some change inc. state tax.
Put about a quarter inch of the solution in a plastic or glass bowl and soak parts. They will turn black in about 1 hr. or less. After they turn remove the parts and put in the jar with the lid. Add some liquid dishwashing soap, a little water and the rocks. Close lid and shake the jar. The harder you shake the better. After getting the desired finish remove and wash with water and dry. Then you are ready to put the knife back together and reshapen the blade.
If you don't get the desired results repeat the process again. A water rinse stop the chemical etching process.
Check out the USN Forum section Pimp my knife, Poor man's stone wash. Good pictures and instruction that I followed.
Do be careful with this stuff, don't get it on you and don't drink it. Follow directions on the bottle and you will be ok.
I searched on google for cheap pcb etching and some guy had a formula for mixing something you can get at home depot for cheap and peroxide. I wonder how good that stuff would work.
Bart, how good does the wave open work on the ladybug? I can't see it working very well.
Bart, how good does the wave open work on the ladybug? I can't see it working very well.
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Is it gritty with that new finish with the ferric acid?prime77 wrote:Used a peanut butter jar, some rocks from the driveway and some soap and water and alot of shaking.
I used some ferric acid to etch the blade on my Manix 2 to darken it and then shook it some more. Had to resharpen it all again but I think it looks better.
I have 8 :spyder:'s More to trade and more to come!
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I got both of these off of Ebay for a song. The bottom one was the rougher of the two condition wise so I decided to give it a more wharncliffe style blade shape.
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