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Also, no I don't think it is dumb to etch SS, I find it VERY creative. If I can figure out how to do it I could show some pictures of what I have done so far or maybe the easiest way is by e mail (kurt51@bellsouth.net) if you etch deep enough it is actually a 3d pattern you can feel as well as see.

60 percent ferric chloride 40 percent vinegar. That's what I was taught and also told by Alabama Damascus , but I usually fudge just a little and put a little more Ferric chloride than that. I'm guessing maybe 70/30 but that's just my subjective decision. I like to etch deep and dark . I...

I have just recently been acid etching high quality SS LIKE CPM154 using testers model car paint and stencils or just free handing to get interesting patterns, I LOVE it, have gotten many compliments and some very pretty results and it is Fun! But I use ferric chloride / vinegar mix same as I...

Has anyone tried a RC harness tester called "PHR1 or 2 small RC harness tester" made in China I think , costs around $700-800. I am hobbyist knife maker since 2008 but do sell my knives. Can't justify a $4000 etc tester though

I saw a portable Wilson RC harness tester on one of Tracy Mickely's heat treat videos. When I searched to find it I believe I found it to be a M51 or M52 Wilson model. But when I try to find where to buy one and the price I have to fill out a questionnaire to get a quote and retail sources...

I definitely will NOT be the one using the knife . It IS for killing and thanks for the answers so far. 3/16 is the thickness I used and wondering--- what is a good range for the length of these knives? Also,--- what to tell buyer about rust prone for the O1 steel. It started a little rust...

Hi, I am finishing up the first Wild Boar Hunting knife I have done, (been making hunter/ skinners mostly since 2008). It is O1 tool steel which I heat treated to specs with Even heat oven etc. Blade is almost 8 inches with straight clip point top 4 inches will be fully sharpened. 3/16...

I have been trying to get in touch with USA (Midwest) Knifemakers supply for several days at various hours each day and they go straight to voicemail . Left messages and sent email but still no reply. Does anyone know anything about them not answering their phone? I like to buy from them but I...

I have been seeing pictures of Jute Micarta Knife handle. The stuff looks really cool but the only place that seems to sell it is some place in Pakistan (I think) called Alibabi or Damascus Deal and I cant see how to order it on their website. Anybody know anything about the material or how to...

Mirror finish hollow grind The really nice mirror finishes that I have achieved involve much hand rubbing and then buffing. I do only hollow grinds (that's how I was taught in 2007) although I am trying some flat grinds lately. My question---- Has anyone seen or made some kind of "sanding...

Hi, I have always gotten more oohs and ahs from my mirror finish blades but I do really like the lengthwise grain satin finish that I see on some really high quality blades . Sometimes I kind of give in and do the scotchbrite belt thing but I personally feel like I scrimped out a little...

Hello from Vicksburg MS , I am retired Dentist and been making knives since 2007. It is strictly a hobby I don't try very hard to sell my knives but do sell 10 - 12 around Christmas and probably make 2-3 a month and have given away probably too many. I use some Damascus and several of the...