How To Etch Damascus !! Get The Most Contrast !!

This video will show you how to etch your forged Damascus to get the best contrast out of it.

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[toddhatch]

This was exactly the info that I needed. I didn't have a clue how to bring out the contrasting metals, and I was just accepting for years that my Damascus blade would just keep looking plain. I didn't have access to sulfuric Acid, so I heated some Acetic Acid ( Vinegar) and soaked it for 3 minutes. It came out perfect on my knife blade. Much appreciated !!!

[OregonBladez]

I sand to 2000 grit, polish with pink compound on the buffer. Etch with a 1:1 Ferric Chloride and White Vinegar, four times in five minute intervals. Neutralize in baking soda water, then I let it soak in the Coffee bath for 24 hours. lightly polish with a jeweler's cloth. Finally I seal it with a Carnauba Bee's wax mix. This gives me the most contrast. I have taken a little from all the greats: Rob Bonifavio, Fire Creek, and Neil Kamimura!!

[maarkaus]

That coffee step was the one I was missing. I have a nice pattern in my steel, but didn't know how to make it 'pop'. Thank you!

[Migs]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs

[whyattestewart]

Thank you much. Honestly I really didn't want to get Ferric Chloride to make Damascus. You have done me a world of favours by making this vid. You have earned a new sub

[AwakeAtTheWheel]

Fantastic video! Very educational. I hope it catches on and you get a ton more views.

[nlm]

I never knew it was a four step process. Forged in fire makes it look too simple to apply a good etch.

[dextercerak]

Great demonstration.
I have not used sulfuric acid so far. What percentage do you use it for etching?

[BeerManBran]

Wouldn't you want to do another dunk in the baking soda bath to stop the etching reaction from the instant coffee as well?

[freetousevlog]

hi, thanks for for this tutorial, i'm wondering if this method will also working in stainless clad damascus san mai?

[Anderson-HandForged]

rob your the man cool video bro gonna try the coffee on my damascus i just made

[johnfire]

I like using hot vinegar for 1 to 2 hours. Clean with soap and water then buff it.

[gandolflitke]

Great video
Great video! I have a damasteel blade that I rounded the spine. Is there anyway to re-etch the spine without etching the entire blade?

[gilchristdwyer]

Can you re use any of the solutions after an etch?

[curtjenkins]

I have a store bought katana and was wondering, will this work to enhance the pattern?

[Aleeknives]

I use diluted ferric chloride for several short cycles then I do a nice long coffee etch to darken it up. I really enjoy your videos man! I have been meaning to ask about your hilarious thumbnails, what kind of click through rate are you getting? Any how, thanks man. Cheers!

[wavecoders]

So cool. Didn’t know you use coffee. I love coffee. Would Starbucks coffee make it darker if I get the dark roast espresso? Also, does it smell like coffee if you hold it up to your nose? That would be awesome!!

[saravanans]

After etching, is it safe to use it as kitchen knives? Wouldn’t the heavy metals in SS poison our food? Just noob nerd asking to get clarification.

[vladimirkovacevic]

Awesome damascus, he sounds like woody harrelson

[ayurvedicherbadityagoyal]

Dear sir can you tell what kind of acid h do to highlight damascus pattern please share full process