Battery Etched BK14

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ParacordMan1220

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So I've been wanting to personalize my BK14 a little more so I looked up different ways to etch it. I tried the mustard patina, but it wasn't defined enough. So I found this way.

Hook the positive end to the blade and the negative to a Q-tip that has been soaking in salt water.

Then you have to have some kinda of pattern on the blade. Whatever isn't covered will get etched.

It gets super hot so it can't be plastic. (I tried some layer packaging tape and it melted.) I also tried nail polish, but it melted too.

So painters tape worked super good. It's paper so it doesn't melt, but it doesn't burn either.

Here is the end result. I'm pretty impressed





It's a Japanese character for samurai
 
How about a pic of your set up, I'm guessing you used a 9 volt battery, what gauge wire did you use, what percent salt solution? These are all helpful when passing on info, it keeps everyone on the same page and provides for a more consistent result across the board. Knice job BTW.
 
What is that contraption you have in the background there? Would love to see that as well.
 
How about a pic of your set up, I'm guessing you used a 9 volt battery, what gauge wire did you use, what percent salt solution? These are all helpful when passing on info, it keeps everyone on the same page and provides for a more consistent result across the board. Knice job BTW.
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I don't know much about wires and such, so I used my dad's battery charger.



As for the salt water solution, I just sprinkled a little salt in about 2 Tablespoons of water. I'm not real sure what makes it work better, but the saltier it is, the quicker it will etch the blade. That's my guess.


What is that contraption you have in the background there? Would love to see that as well.
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That's a sheath I made for my Leatherman Skeletool CX



Two Chicago screws with rubber spacers
A belt clip


Strreamlight Microstream holder




And a belt clip that allows it to ride vertical



Or Horizontal
 
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