3.5" Hunting Knife: Hand Sanding and Damascus Etching

It's time to pull out the Damascus pattern in this little knife. In this video I go through my hand sanding process, my etchant, and how I etch my Damascus blades. I hope you enjoy.
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[@MASI_forging]

What a beautiful knife 👍👍

[@Hathenbrucksteelworks]

Thank you 😁

[@andyc750]

as eve well explained, a lot of useful info as usual

[@Hathenbrucksteelworks]

Thanks a ton, Andy.

[@mauriziomassidda415]

Gran lavoro

[@Hathenbrucksteelworks]

Thank you 😊

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏🤜🤛

[@natedawg9404]

Do you use anything to remove buffing compound before etch?

[@Hathenbrucksteelworks]

Yeah. I typically spray it with windex and scrub it with 0000 steel wool. Then give it another scrub with dish detergent. That usually takes care of it.

[@natedawg9404]

​thanks. Always appreciate your sharing of knowledge.

[@Hathenbrucksteelworks]

It’s my pleasure. Always happy to help.