Etching or patterns/letters on a blade

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pullrich

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I'm looking for tips on placing an enduring artistic pattern or lettering on steel axe blades. The less technical, less gear-oriented the better. I'm not real interested in buying laser etching gear or professional equipment. So if that is not possible, or if what I can do out of my kitchen will suck, that's good to know that, too.

I've read a bit here and there about electrochemical etching, and it may be the direction I could go. Something like what was outlined over here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693176

Any tips/comments appreciated.
 
Thanks, that is exactly what I'm looking for.

I have some questions including how you get pattern onto vinyl, and then vinyl onto blade, so I'll poke around his site hopefully that info is there. if you or someone else has those answers handy, would be appreciated.
 
i bekeve vinel like the kids have on there back window well do the job like the carclub ore in memoty logo i auto paint shop ore a half as@ hobby store would haveit ore tell you what to use
 
graveyard said:
i bekeve vinel like the kids have on there back window well do the job like the carclub ore in memoty logo i auto paint shop ore a half as@ hobby store would haveit ore tell you what to use
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This is probably good information, we just need it translated into English.


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I think that what graveyard is saying is that the vinyl used to etch a blade is the same stuff common window stickers are made of. (i.e. Calvin peeing on whatever) You might be able to buy the material at an auto parts store.

I've never done this before, but I know Walmart sells vinyl sheets, so you can probably find them sold at a myriad of places. I found some cheap sheets here, although I haven't shopped around much.

While I get how you can use an adhesive vinyl sheet to create a stencil, I'm also interested in how the knife maker in the link achieves the gradient look to his etch. If anyone knows, please post! :)
 
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Nice job translating, change. :thumbup:

I've been corresponding with the author of that link.... I'll see if I can get him over here to address the questions. If you havent already, poke around at his site, he does strong work and has a knack for breaking this down simply.
 
call around to local sign or graphics shops, they often have bits and pieces off offcut vinyl that you might get them to let you take
 
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