logo etching

[Spartanwarrior]

I want to etch the logo deeper on my 9 before I strip it, there is most likely a bunch of threads explaining this in depth so if anyone could link one of those threads that would be extremely helpful, thanks.

 

[DunkEm]

Here's my attempt at etching and documenting. Hope it helps.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1196613-Electro-Etch-Attempt

 

[Spartanwarrior]

thanks i did it like you did but now there is this weird orange brown stuff on and around the logo even though there is still coating where this stuff is what is it?

 

[Dogzovwar81]

Sounds like surface rust, should come right off. I did the same etching technique as DunkEm and after I etched, I washed the blade with soap and water right away and put a dab of WD40 on the exposed parts until I stripped the whole blade. Btw, I love hanging out at Stearns Warf, always see some cool stuff there. I need to get up to Santa Barbara more often

 

[Spartanwarrior]

Sounds like surface rust, should come right off. I did the same etching technique as DunkEm and after I etched, I washed the blade with soap and water right away and put a dab of WD40 on the exposed parts until I stripped the whole blade. Btw, I love hanging out at Stearns Warf, always see some cool stuff there. I need to get up to Santa Barbara more often

thanks that is what I thought it was no worries I will get it off. I love stearns wharf and I hope they don't put railings up because of that guy that fell off.

 

[Matcoman]

So, just wondering how does one strip these blades,

 

[tobiism]

double post

 

[tobiism]

I use Radio Shack PCB etchant($10 a bottle, last you a million blades). I let it sit for 3-4 hours with good results. Then I use any of the locally available aircraft strippers in an aerosol can. I apologize for the non-Becker content LOL

 

[Darksidedenny]

YES...^^^^ just like that.i apply the pcb etchant for an hour at the time,then proceed to clean up with toorh brush and soapy water,dry off and start again for 4 or 5 more hours each side(depending on how deep you want your etch).long and slow process but cheap with good reaults.

 

[Spartanwarrior]

So, just wondering how does one strip these blades,

i use jasco paint and epoxy remover in a aerosol can like tobiism said

 

[granitestateofmind]

So, I've done a couple of these threads, learned everything I know from the interwebz. Then taught myself a couple of things. The best thing to wash your blade off with after ANY etching, whether electrochemical or acid, is baking soda. Even patinas, which are essentially low strength acid washes, need to be neutralized or your blade's gonna continue to rust. Bon Ami works pretty well, too, and for 99¢ a can, lasts a long time (it will also scour teflon pans and NOT ruin the teflon....). Anyway, here are the threads I put up. Fear not the fancy box I made in the second one, a cell phone charger (or any other DC power source) works just as well. The tougher part is finding a low voltage AC source, you DEFINITELY DO NOT WANT to use house current/voltage. I think in the thread I mention a doorbell transformer or a 16VAC alarm type transformer (if you have a DIY electronics place near you, they should be under 5 bucks). Good luck with your projects.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1107696-Electro-etching-my-new-BK-16-patina
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...r-and-using-electrochemical-etching-on-a-BK12
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...attern-for-St-Patrick-s-Day!-More-pics-added!

And some pics for the thread: