Etched BK-11

[Paden87]

So I'm at work now with access to alot of chlorine and I'm going to etch my BK-11. Never done it before. Hope it turns out good

 

[mrn8]

Did you protect the edge?

 

[Paden87]

No I did not. I guess I should have researched it more. But I can put a new edge on it if I need to

 

[panzertroop]

So what's the purpose of etching?

 

[Paden87]

Gives it a old look. Like if you find a really old rusty blade and clean it up that's what it would look like

 

[mrn8]

Now that I'm on my computer and not on my phone, I"m wondering if you put anything on the knife for the bleach to react with? Maybe this method will work, but I think you'll need to coat with gun blue to get the etching process going. Maybe I'm seeing it wrong, but you might need to slow down and do a little more research.

Take a look here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/910891-the-becker-etch-how-to-NEW-TECHNIQUE-AND-PICS-POST-25?highlight=bleach+etch

 

[K9-Handler]

Did you protect the edge?

How about protecting the damned old car he's got the jar sitting on???

 

[iahunter3]

^^That was the first thing I noticed too.. glad that isn't my ride ^^

 

[TheWambo]

Well if It doesn't etch the knife it will at least be VERY clean lol

 

[Paden87]

How about protecting the damned old car he's got the jar sitting on???

It's a work truck it's always covered in chlorine. I pressure wash

 

[Paden87]

It's been 3 hours and this is all that has happend so far

 

[Paden87]

 

[mrn8]

Go to Small-Fart, pick up some Casey-Birchwood Gun Blue (~$5), wipe it on there and then soak for up to 1 hour.

 

[Paden87]

So u have to blue it first?

 

[mrn8]

Yes, there has to be something on the metal for the bleach to react with, which is what starts the etching process.

 

[Paden87]

I see... Ok then I guess I'll have to do that then

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

And protect the edge before you do!

You can also paint on a pattern with nail polish or paint or something, and then blue the rest and dip, if you want something more artistic.

 

[mrn8]

Yep, making tape, carmex, vaseline...they'll all protect the edge well. It just has to contact the areas you don't want to have etched.

I'm sure the power washer will come in handy to stop the reaction when you want to clean it up!

 

[Paden87]

What about hydrofloricacid?