'Epic Blade Finish!' DIY Acid Etch And Stone Wash | How To Knife

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Introduction: 0:15

Supplies: 0:20

Acid Etch Science: 0:45

Etching Preparation: 1:10

Nail Polish: 2:16

Solution Preparation: 2:35

Acid Etching: 3:33

Stone Washing: 4:15

Final Steps: 5:00

Etching Other Steels: 5:18

Common Mistakes: 5:48

Final Notes: 6:11

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[jacobbeal]

If you do not want to keep the leftover solution used for the acid wash, then you need to truly neutralize it before dumping it down your drain. You first need to sprinkle baking soda in it and stir. The solution should begin to bubble and this is good because it is chemically neutralizing the acid instead of just diluting it like when you rinse. Keep sprinkling the baking soda until it stops bubbling And then pour it down the drain with some running water for a couple minutes. Doing this is standard procedure in a lab and will protect the pipes in your home from damage.

[brendendominick]

This series needs to continue! I love the short videos, and how informational it is

[uncleknife]

Thanks, after wasting my time on 30+ other videos I finally found you.
This video is hands down, the best tutorial on Ferric Chloride etching on YouTube.
All the other videos are weak.

[dbstelly]

If you trace the blade where it meets the scales with a pencil before taking apart you will have a visible line for the nail polish. Just remove the line before dipping.

[timothyvolkers]

I sure miss Zach in the Blade HQ videos. He brought so much more information and details about the knives.

[Termiux]

For the acid container I recommend you guys use a glass container, glass is virtually impervious to acids so you should have no long term issues containing the acid! my 2 cents ;) great video guys!

[Annoymouslyawesome]

Love these sort of contents. Especially the anodising video. Straightforward and clear, providing good cheap easy and home alternatives, no need for fancy machines or gigs.

[forrestwebb]

If you want to get a copper or brass finish on your blade/hardware, after removing it form the ferric chloride and washing it, scrap it with either a piece of copper wire or a brass bristled brush (they use them in gold a lot) and it will transfer the copper/brass over to it and will retain fairly well, and then you can still throw it in the stones if you want the stonewash look.

[mthunter]

I have been searching for a short straight to the point on acid etch, and y’all are perfect, thank you so much!

[gonzalomcordovez]

I recently acid etched and stone washed my opinel carbone with this technique. And the result is beautiful 😍

[NJasperSmith]

Windex is great for neutralizing after the acid bath. Great video Zac!

[nooralkhateeb]

Hey man .. i m biggener and had 10 questions .. you answered all of them in 5 minutes ..

Your are very straight forward, your language is very clear for me ..

Really appriciated..

I will not miss any of your videios ..

[MrMackalicious]

Did it just like you did it and I am very happy with the results!! I did this on my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 S30V blade and stainless steel pocket clip. I let both etch for about 6 minutes and it brought the metal to a cool grey color, which I prefer, then rock bath lasted about 3-5 minutes. Wish I could show pics! Thanks for the video and the techniques. Love Blade HQ on

[ferrumiumcanis]

Nice choice on that nail polish color. Most people I've seen used transparent, but that blue is spot on.

[rcjoe]

Your a very brave and bright man I would of used a 5 dollar ozark trail to try this out maybe some jim beam for courage 😮😅😊

[johnkennedyswenja]

I like that you say what is needed to get the point across. I now have no fear to try this.

[christopherkatz]

I've done this on two knives now, an R1D2 and a Para 3 and I LOVE the outcome. It's the only non-bare finish I like.

[jlevy]

I've tried lemon juice on cpm-3v and it comes out great. You end up with a nice black, non-reflective coating. It takes hours rather than minutes. Great job on the videos!

[Troygster]

He tellin us where to find all these acids and such, and I’m here like, “bro, where you get them gloves?!”

[saraqdanut]

Best video on YT about knife patina at homme with good results.