Updated BK14, been a while

[rg02]

Hey folks! Been a while. Hope all is well. Wanted to share my recent mods. Acid etched, and heavy stonewashed and a fresh edge on my wicked edge. I like how it turned out.

 

[rkmoore]

Wow! Man that looks great!! Can you explain the acid etch you did? I've never done one and might give it a try.

 

[tfields]

nice work turned out great i think.

 

[NathanJ]

Looks good :thumbup:

 

[Galeocerdoshark]

Looking good! Almost like a 24, yet a tad darker. Nice!

 

[rg02]

Just got the etchant from radio shack. 50/50 with water. Dipped for 15 mins. Rinsed with water. Stonewashed in the tumbler for an hour.

 

[DanDanthedirtyoldman]

What sort of effect does stone washing produce? I've only used a tumbler for geological applications, you put it in there with rocks??

 

[Eero]

nice patina looking good.

 

[cEdge]

That looks great, it looks like the typical stone finish (a good thing). I have not used ferric chloride to etch 1095 but curious how durable the finish is. Using vinegar only last so long

 

[rg02]

Stomewashing gives it a uniform finish that is a good one for users. Will help hide scratches from use. Many folders have stonewashed blades.

 

[Mathias888]

my bk14 is currently soaking in a bottle of expired apple cider vinegar as i tried it for the 1st time before moving on to other blade .. as the coating is not very durable, what do you do to maintain its condition?

 

[Silver Needle]

I like that look. Dark gray blade and black handles. Good work!