Knife Spine Metal Etching with salt water and a 12 volt battery charger

Knife Spine Metal Etching with salt water and a 12 volt battery charger. We use a craft vinyl cutting machine to cut out the self adhesive vinyl stencils for the metal etching. This how-to video details how the art is created and or imported into the Cameo Silhouette program and then cut into very detailed stencils. We then use a 12 volt automotive battery charted and a little salt water to etch all areas not protected or covered by the vinyl. The knife spine was etched with a 3d chain links but knife makers can use the same technique can be used to etch almost any pattern.

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[courtneyb]

Excellent well put together and your explanations for what you are doing make it very easy to follow and understand. I wish all DIY's were as informative and well made. No idea why anyone would thumb this video down. Fantastic job and Thanks for sharing!

[JD-]

Really nice work. I collect knives and am contemplating whether to get into knife making itself. Problem is I have far too many hobbies already! Either way I have saved this video just in case.
I'm looking forward to watching your other videos. Well done!

[garycullen]

I'm going to look at your newest etching videos, but this is so cool! I just love it! I guess you have to learn how to draw in cad basically first to use the etcher software, but I'm going to check into it. Thank you for detailed process. Hopefully you have links to buy stencil maker etc.

[deedubz]

just found your videos a few days ago and id say you have some great info and are a big help on so many things ive been curious to try

[Capnmax]

Fantastic! Just getting started and your videos are inspiring! Thank you

[reneemills-mistretta]

That's really cool! Takes patience that's for sure.

[ronnewton]

this video is great.. i just bought a silhouette curio and have spend hours trying to figure it out.. i want to etch my blades, similar to you..but have my own ideas.. this video has been far more help than silhouette...thanks

[SheldonHerringWexler]

Looks awesome my man. Yah you're right it does enhance the knife. That little detail makes the knife pop!!!

[PJGalati]

Salt water etch! Never seen that before. Very cool.

[Bob_Adkins]

Man, that has a 3-D look... great job!

[philochristos]

Neato! I wish there was a simpler way, but that's cool.

[PThumper]

Nice job, very cool addition to any blade. Thanks for sharing !!

[setomarplatense]

Muy lindo trabajo. Pero qué proceso utilizas para que no se oxide una vez terminado ?

[Arriowolf]

Super late to this video but, if you need clear transfer paper you can buy clear kitchen contact paper from the dollar store! It's a bit more sticky than branded transfer paper, so you kind of have to stick it to your shirt once... but it's CHEAP and plentiful!
Love your work!

[akquicksilver]

Excellent and great descriptive, informative video!

[supplanterjim]

Wow, Silhouette Cameo? Fiskars paper/vinyl cutter? Fussiness over the type of vinyl used? You and I are of like mind. I loved the precision demonstrated: beautiful knife.

[bw]

Great video! When I first heard your voice, Woody Allen came to mind. Hope that doesn’t offend you, not my intention. Really enjoyed this video. 🙏🏻Thank-you....

[billt]

Gorgeous. One day I’ll be able to afford that fancy software etc

[lostwithdan]

Does anyone know how small the silhouette 2 can cut as I want to make very small Japanese characters and I am unsure if it will cut very small sizes on vinyl, any info or help is appreciated.

[xj]

You can also use Inkscape it's free to use its great for logos and the silhouettes of knives for cutting it out