Wootz Finishing

In this video I show my method of using oxalic acid (wood bleach) to etch one of my wootz blades. I then describe the remainder of my finishing process and show the finished product. I also ramble on a bit, as is my tendency when the camera is rolling...

[lynnhall]

Another way to etch. Blade shape is very nice. Pattern is beautifully visible. Thanks for the video.

[sdunca]

Thank you for posting your process and thoughts- amazing to watch from an aspiring Wootz-newbie... it is appreciated! Be safe and as always- at peace!

[leonardofontenla]

Thank you very much Sir, very useful and instructive, world champion!

[rodneylangstroth]

I'm going to try this type of etch practice on my blades. You are right about the air and acid mixture. It does have an effect

[yevad]

Thank you for taking the time to do this Peter. Can't wait to give this a try.

[lukegraham]

Really interesting and insightful video.

[CF]

Thanx for sharing. I'll give it a try.

[thechumpsbeendumped.]

Anyone that steals the tools someone uses to put food on their table is the lowest of the low.

[timoverschuren]

Do you sharpen before or after etching?

[sardarsimranjeetsingh]

What is used to etch wootz blade can u pls describe

[sebastiensoulier]

Bonjour, toutes vos vidéo sont superbe, merci, dommage que je comprend pas anglais, google traduit mal