Bringing back damascus beauty

RxEnergy

RxEnergy

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Recently I noticed some rusting on my damascus Scallion and understandably tried to get rid of it. First I tried some Flitz, that didn't work one bit. Then I tried light sanding with 2000 grit wet/dry, that took care of the rust, but faded the etching to very light and as you would imagine I didn't like it. But with internet being a great tool and BF (as well as some others) being a great source of know-how I did find a recepie to re-etch the blade. That worked like a charm, but I didn't even think about taking pics.
Today I decided to re-etch my Leek, there was no rust, but the pattern was lighter then I preffer. Here's the before and after for your viewing pleasure.

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In case you want to take your blade to the etch spa, here's what I did:
Mix 2 parts of H20 (that'd be water for those who are not in the know) and 1 part of Radio Shack's PCB Etchant Solution
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(I'm not sure what the equvalent would be), dip your blade in the mix for about a minute or two, remove, neutralize with baking soda, rinse with soapy water, you're done. Make sure you're wearing rubber gloves the enitire time.
 
Sweet etching, been having some fun with that myself lately.

Got a Starkey Ridge to spare? Preferably in the plan edge Ti handle category :D
 
I've got an old but NIB Starkey Ridge in the safe; whatchyou got to trade?

RxEnergy; love the darkening of the damascus, I might have to try that. I was looking for an excuse to take my Leek apart again anyway.
 
Christ, this is like dealing with my wife...

"I have something you want, what will you give me Joe"

I dont know, tell me what you want, Im flexible (but not as much as you).

"Geezus, I have to do everything around here"

:D:):D:)
 
All 3 are out of production...for a fairly long time (10 years or more). IIRC, both were offered in TI or G-10. The Talon (far right) was TI only, I think. One model of it also had a bottle opener on the spine, which came to be known as the first "waved" blade. I've got a link to a really interesting article on the bottle opener model around here somewhere...
 
The first on the left is really a beautiful knife, shame they aren't produced anymore. Those still showup on Ebay?
 
Brad Id be interested in the article. Im thinking about having mine waved and some good pics and info would help.

Thx

Joe
 
Thanks Ray! That is the exact link I was looking for! :thumbup:

Here's a quick pic of mine...


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Actually Talons were done in G-10 as well (I was surprised myself)
 

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I'm glad I stumbled on to this thread. I was wondering what this was.

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The funny part is I have no idea where I got it. :eek:

I like the knife overall but the blade shape doesn't suit me. Mine is definitely a user...blade has some scratches.
 
morrowj_98 said:
The funny part is I have no idea where I got it. :eek:
I like the knife overall but the blade shape doesn't suit me. Mine is definitely a user...blade has some scratches.
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That's the one you borrowed from me and never returned. Can I have it back now please?
 
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