Are you kidding me? That’s it? Why aren’t more people doing this? Or are they and I just don’t know? Lol I had no idea you could achieve a flawless satin finish without hours of elbow grease. Thanks so much I will try this
Hey Stuart im getting back into knife making after being out of it for about 5 years. You wont remember but you helped me quite a bit when I was starting out about 9 years ago on a knife making forum. You showed me how to etch using a sharpie and Ferric Chloride and a bunch of other makers tips. Glad to see your channel is doing great and your work is still amazing . I recognized your Maker's Mark instantly. Thanks for the help man !
Hello Mr. Smith, just got a knife I ordered from a friend and it is made of a high carbon steel. I just noticed after a couple of used that it starts to rust. Would this method help to anti-rust it. If not maybe you have other ways to recommend how to get rid of this rusting taking place. Thanks.
I have carbon steel knives in my kitchen with little to no rust. They do require more care than stainless. The main way to preserve your blade is to clean and dry it immediately after use. If you are accustomed to stainless you maybkeave the knife aside after use before cleaning. You cant do this with carbon steel. If There is discoloration on the steel after cutting meat you can clean is with a fine steel wool or a liquid abrasive like one ise fornpolishing brass. Clean and dry the blade well after this. I hope that help
Hey, great video, Thank you! I had a question: I have a Aogami#2 with a damascus finish, can I apply the same process for a satin finish on my knife? Many thanks for your help, hope you're doing well!!
@@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives thank you so much for the video! i dropped out of college in the middle of my chemistry diploma, and i want to make this and show my grandfather. he used to work as a metal worker and now he does blacksmithing as a hobby,
Hi Stuart. I'm about to try this for the first time and could do with a little expert guidance if you don't mind. I've just completed a full tang kitchen knife with a hand rubbed satin finish that I'm not keen on, is it possible to use this method on a knife that has a handle fitted. Also, is there a particular brand of ferric you use, I'm looking at MG chemicals ferric on Amazon. Sorry for the long message and thanks for all the great videos, Matt.
I get my ferric from a local knife supplier. Not sure where they get it from but Fcl is Fcl. Just make sure you dilute it a bit. Mine looks like strong tea. You can etch after you have a handle on just be sure to insulate the handle material from the acid with a varnish paint that you can lean off later with acetone.
Stuart Smith thanks so much for your advice Stuart. The knife I was asking you about turned out really well, so thanks again. If I may ask another question? I've just taken delivery of some 1095, would you recommend an edge quench for this steel type? I've heard it is difficult to harden in oil and is prone to warping. Thanks, Matt.
A lot of smiths have had success with edge quenching 1095, There is some debate as to whether a full quench with a selective temper is superior to an edge quench. If you are chasing a quench line or a hamon then your should be fine. Just make sure your edge isn't too thin and that will help prevent edge warping.
maybe you can rub your eyes with your fingers after you wipe off the blade with ferric on it? Since you have neither gloves or goggles on, im sure you'll be fine......
Are you kidding me? That’s it? Why aren’t more people doing this? Or are they and I just don’t know? Lol I had no idea you could achieve a flawless satin finish without hours of elbow grease. Thanks so much I will try this
The etching & polishing process can be so satisfying and almost therapeutic. Love the looks of this one, thanks for sharing.
Nice !!!, thank you !!!
Love your channel, thanks for the videos. Good info, and inspiring.
Great tutorial! Steve Miller sent me over here to watch this, and I learned a lot and I subbed too. Thanks for sharing!
glad you liked it
Great finish achieved on that blade Stuart. Thank you for your selfless contributions, oh ja...and get more sleep!
Hey Stuart im getting back into knife making after being out of it for about 5 years. You wont remember but you helped me quite a bit when I was starting out about 9 years ago on a knife making forum. You showed me how to etch using a sharpie and Ferric Chloride and a bunch of other makers tips. Glad to see your channel is doing great and your work is still amazing . I recognized your Maker's Mark instantly. Thanks for the help man !
glad you are getting back nto it.
Great video Stu. I feel for ya about the hours mate but that must mean one thing your making knives.. Martin M&S Blades
Nice. I recently started doing this on my blades and it leaves a Sharp look. I figured it out by accident haha!
Just found your channel, nice finish.
Do you wait to sharpen your blade after the etch or do it before the etch?
sometimes both. but I find a short strop after the etch bring the edge back to life
Thanks mate😀
Very nice Stu! That's a beautiful blade there!
Nice! Just started knife making... like the satin finish! What kind of steelwool is that?
Excellent. This is how I will finish my blade. Thank you.
Nice job! What grit did you take your blade to before you etched it? Thanks
Nice Hamon on that blade. You make some mighty pretty knives. You should do some videos of completed knives. I’d love to see the finished product.
Hello Mr. Smith, just got a knife I ordered from a friend and it is made of a high carbon steel. I just noticed after a couple of used that it starts to rust. Would this method help to anti-rust it. If not maybe you have other ways to recommend how to get rid of this rusting taking place. Thanks.
I have carbon steel knives in my kitchen with little to no rust. They do require more care than stainless. The main way to preserve your blade is to clean and dry it immediately after use. If you are accustomed to stainless you maybkeave the knife aside after use before cleaning. You cant do this with carbon steel. If There is discoloration on the steel after cutting meat you can clean is with a fine steel wool or a liquid abrasive like one ise fornpolishing brass. Clean and dry the blade well after this. I hope that help
wonderful Smith, thank you very much, FeCl3 is necessary if we want the food knife;
Etching the blade does provide some corrosion resistance. Kind of pre rusting if you like. But carbon steel will stain over time
Are you cleaning up ferric chloride by hand without gloves ?? oO (good video, for sure ! But this thing disappoint me !)
Ferric chloride is not harmful your the skin (unless you have a cut, then it burns) it will only stain your skin yellow.
@@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives Ok, I think some people stop at "acid" and then apply same safety for all. Thanks for the information :)
I thought he is the guy from game of thrones .. maester
Hey, great video, Thank you! I had a question: I have a Aogami#2 with a damascus finish, can I apply the same process for a satin finish on my knife? Many thanks for your help, hope you're doing well!!
It should but I've never used #2 steel before.
Smith Hand Forged Knives thank you!
Dit Is regtig Mooi.
Stuart I have a hand made file bowie I need to put a new handle on it .
Can I use deer antler that's been sitting outside for a long time ?
Pat Treadwell I don't see any reason why not.
Yes kan mens met Nitric Acid 55% Etching doen
I've never tried to I can't really offer an opinion. Sorry
it turned out so black and beautiful, does it always stay black like that?
usually. id the blade sees a lot of use it may fade but can be restored using the same technique
@@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives thank you so much for the video! i dropped out of college in the middle of my chemistry diploma, and i want to make this and show my grandfather. he used to work as a metal worker and now he does blacksmithing as a hobby,
Hi Stuart. I'm about to try this for the first time and could do with a little expert guidance if you don't mind. I've just completed a full tang kitchen knife with a hand rubbed satin finish that I'm not keen on, is it possible to use this method on a knife that has a handle fitted. Also, is there a particular brand of ferric you use, I'm looking at MG chemicals ferric on Amazon. Sorry for the long message and thanks for all the great videos, Matt.
I get my ferric from a local knife supplier. Not sure where they get it from but Fcl is Fcl. Just make sure you dilute it a bit. Mine looks like strong tea. You can etch after you have a handle on just be sure to insulate the handle material from the acid with a varnish paint that you can lean off later with acetone.
Stuart Smith Great, thank you. So I guess I'll be pinching some of my wife's nail varnish. Thanks again
Stuart Smith thanks so much for your advice Stuart. The knife I was asking you about turned out really well, so thanks again. If I may ask another question? I've just taken delivery of some 1095, would you recommend an edge quench for this steel type? I've heard it is difficult to harden in oil and is prone to warping. Thanks, Matt.
A lot of smiths have had success with edge quenching 1095, There is some debate as to whether a full quench with a selective temper is superior to an edge quench. If you are chasing a quench line or a hamon then your should be fine. Just make sure your edge isn't too thin and that will help prevent edge warping.
maybe you can rub your eyes with your fingers after you wipe off the blade with ferric on it? Since you have neither gloves or goggles on, im sure you'll be fine......
Dumbass comment. Hide under your bed