Stone washed Endura

500lbman

500lbman

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This is my first try at a stone wash on a blade. I don't have a tumbler so I had to do it by hand ha! I washed both the blade and the lock rocker so they would match. It was a bitch putting this knife back together. Put an edge back on it with an Edge Pro and I think it looks pretty good. But, I think I may go buy a tumbler and really try it again.

Where do you buy acid for etching?

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Looks great! Good work!

You can get the acid at Radio Shack. Just don't leave it in too long. :)
 
I like it. any tips for reassembly? I had to do that today. It really is a pain in the ass... and I feel that the use of those pathetic little plastic nubs on the backspacer (you know the ones...) are weak.

but really nice stone wash
 
Pete3 said:
I like it. any tips for reassembly?
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The spring is really difficult to deal with. I ended up threading the 3 screws on the end of the handle (opposite the blade) then pushing the spring in place and holding the knife together while I threaded the remaining screw and pivot. You kinda have to put half the knife together, push the spring in place, then put the rest together.
 
Pete3 said:
I like it. any tips for reassembly? I had to do that today. It really is a pain in the ass... and I feel that the use of those pathetic little plastic nubs on the backspacer (you know the ones...) are weak.

but really nice stone wash
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There is a video on youtube showing a good way to reassemble that puts no undue strain on the backspacer tabs.
 
That's it. I gotta stonewash a blade. I see pics like this all the time and they always look amazing.
 
Looks nice, a change, but a subtle one.

Radio Shack PCB Etchant diluted 50/50 with water works well, just use nail polish on the parts that you don't want etched (lockface, pivot area, etc.).
 
Nice work! I still prefer a stonewashed/media tumbled finish over all others.
 
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