How to easily make a knife with two tone Metal Etching

[@chucktaylor1908]

I'm starting to get into knife making, and you by far have one of the best "how I do" video's I seen.

[@TruthSeekerNC]

This is great. I never knew how much time and work went into a project like this. It’s really a process and makes me appreciate the craft so much more. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank You!!!

[@steveocvirek6671]

I am so amazed at your artistry and craftsmanship. Well done!!!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you!!

[@carterstaekwondo268]

wow so much knowledge in one short video, thank you sir!

[@TheJakobLott]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

My pleasure!

[@daviddoyle2085]

That's a stunning etch, I'm very new to knife making but slowly building my workshop up. I never thought about getting vinyl cutting software.

[@ahmed007Jaber]

love the work mate!

[@PraiseYaHuWaH]

What a terrific looking knife! Inspiring!

[@Wiz-Oz]

Very nice videos on knife etching, easy to understand and follow. I have not done it this way so go Hmmm! Looks like it works well I watched 3 videos

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you

[@davidketch6406]

Very nice knife, good video.🇺🇸

[@georgebrown6540]

That knife is truly stunning, thanks for sharing.

[@ufixit]

Wow. I didn't realize that a Cameo cutter would cut things with that much small detail. Impressive work.

[@emanueleg9613]

Fantastic knife..

[@Nocturnimancer]

This was so helpful, gonna start work on my skinning knife- give it a little flourish. Thanks!

[@sveLifestyle]

Great

[@kyote0683]

Great artwork. Thank you for sharing

[@SecretAbode]

Unbelievably well explained... And not to mention amazing craftsmanship.

[@SecretAbode]

Don't normally sub to channels, but done and also got the notifications going so I don't miss your knife making

[@boksaboki]

super cool

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

Awesome stuff!! ♥

[@LowenKM]

Great explanation, and amazing for all the new materials and digital hi-tech, how we still create art using basically the same _technique_ as the first 'stenciled' cave paintings 🤚.... thx!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tdsbbb-s9h]

Hello, great video! Thank you so much! Question, is your large area press an anvil?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

no it not

[@ronchinoy]

Very nice I watch all your videos. Ron from Bangalore India.

[@ronchinoy]

How can I send you a pic of my work. Inspired by you.

[@loganchannel100]

Nicely done! I think I need to invest in a Cameo vinyl cutter now.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

It made a huge difference in the quality of my etchings. Little bit of a learning curve with the machine. Definitely watch a couple how to videos on basic tracing and vinyl cutting

[@loganchannel100]

DIYeasycrafts will do! I used to cut vinyl by hand, and use a heat transfer of printer tone for etching my knives but details were hard to achieve. Great videos, and I enjoy your work.

[@dustyroaddesign]

Cricut cutting machine is better.

[@jarodmorris611]

Have you actually used them both? I have a cricut and love it, but I've never used anything else.

[@TheTXWingnut]

Love your videos! On detail etchings like this one, do you etch both sides?

[@allanvarner8137]

Where did you buy your brass?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Usually from McMaster Carr

[@603dougie603]

Great video that cameo works wonders. Have you since this video gotten your own forge for heat treating you can get them relatively cheap or build one. Also I'd recommend using parks quenching oil over used motor oil, you'll end up with better results. Your etch looks amazing I was looking for tips on stepping up my etching skills thanks for this video.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you!! Yes I have a two burner Devil Forge and love it. Also have a heat treating oven for stainless. Will have to try out the parks. Always willing to try new things espec if it improves the end result. I have improved a bit since this video. Check out one of the newer etching videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/oauci2uqg8mjjLM

[@603dougie603]

@@DIYeasycrafts that's great to hear I'd like to upgrade to a 2 or 3 burner eventually. We also have an evenheat oven for SS and use large aluminum blocks to air quench. The parks 50 is a must for oil quenching you'll be much happier with the end result. Keep up the great work and videos.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Will do. Im using rectangular alumin tube for the plate quench. That way I can blow air through the tubes as well as between them. Will also try the solid

[@603dougie603]

@@DIYeasycrafts the aluminum plates aren't cheap but large plates will suck the heat out instantly. After half a dozen knives though they will get warm. The thicker and bigger the better. We learned from Alan Folts which was a huge help getting us going. I think we ended up buying from ebay or something we got 2 blocks like 2" thick by 6" wide by 24" long so we could do longer fixed blades. Some people build guides to keep them level and ensure the knives are perfectly straight. I'm no pro but luckily have friends who are and who have helped us learn.

[@kentaylor3087]

WOW.....awesome......

[@taab7]

My battery charger only has a fixed 8 amp rating at 12 volts. It does have a 6 volt setting which I assume reduces the amperage to 4 amps. Could I still use it to etch and what are the risks?

[@fiddykooro3541]

What a beauty...

[@dmcain703]

Which Cameo product do recommend for cutting the vinyl? Thank you!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I use a silhouette cameo

[@johnemmons9087]

Nice job!

[@chrispalffy3511]

Cool as.... thankyou for sharing

[@pauldevey8628]

Love you knife projects. I will have to purchase a blank from you and give it a try.

[@malcolmbuehler5619]

would this work with ferric chloride?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes!!!

[@malcolmbuehler5619]

@@DIYeasycrafts how about with stainless?

[@thwrkmns70]

What is the liquid solution you are using? Just table salt and water?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes for high carbon steel I just use warm water and salt

[@williamconvery4572]

@@DIYeasycrafts what ratio? Great video!

[@barryrowe657]

Hi Dan, Barry here from Thailand. I would like to show you how I'm progressing with my Etching and one off designs. Have you somewhere I can send photos. I tried your web site but it requires a USA phone number to contact you. Regards Barry Rowe

[@DIYeasycrafts]

email me at [e-mail]

[@tacticalant3841]

Why not wait to etch until after heat treating?

[@JBrtn85]

amazing!

[@DriveShaftDrew]

AWESOME HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@daphnechoisnel]

amazing results, you are a truecraftsman ! loved to learn from your videos. if i may ask.. i tried to etch my logo onto stainless steel and never got to achieve the dark etch look, all i can get is a nice deep etch but i would love to be able to make the etch pop up a bit more. Any idea how i could achieve this ? thank you so much !

[@LowenKM]

Did you include the coffee etch, which darkens all the 'recesses'?

[@voiptectrainingvideos9927]

Would you mind sharing the link where you downloaded the Forrest Silhouette?

[@JoeDoeOutdoors]

Hei :) Can anyone tell me what type of vinyl is best for doing something like shown here?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I buy rolls of self adhesive vinyl off amazon. Nothing special. You do need to upgrade the knife in your cutter. I found a new upgraded blade for the Cameo at Michaels art supply

[@GarciaJavier88]

Could someone help me understand the following? How is it that the "trees" at the moon location didn't get darkened after being etched twice?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

The moon only gets etched for 20 sec or so. The trees at that point are already as dark as they are going to get

[@GarciaJavier88]

@@DIYeasycrafts Thanks for answering! Great work by the way

[@boomstickman71]

Great video. I'm curious... why can't you do the inside curve on the top or bottom wheel of your grinder?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You absolutely could. I just dont have a small wheel attachment and the platen wheels are not the correct dia for this blades inside curve

[@muratcelik9280]

Basılı tut

[@bigDbigDbigD]

Question please: If you were to attempt to etch a hardened steel blade would it etch better, worse or not at all?

[@bigDbigDbigD]

Oh I sent too soon. I guess you can etch after hardening.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes you can absolutely etch hardened steel. In fact its most common to etch after hardening. I just choose to etch before heat treating because end result is a little darker that way. The arrow head spine etching at the end of this video was done after hardening

[@timgomezag]

Hello; It's a pleasure for me, to learn with your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I want to ask to you, what is the difference between doing the engraving before the thermal treatment and doing it after the tempering? Thanks v m. I send a big hug from Argentina

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I do it for two reasons. First I think the end result is a little darker and 2nd it allows me to do more work on the blade before my wkly trip to heat treater

[@WILDBEES_LATVIA]

You use wrong filters for Your 3m halfmask. You need to add anti small particle cover because Your current filters doesen't filter anything else than chemical vapor. I recomend see trough cover for current filters who clips ontop of them, but use regular medical mascs instead of 3m, because tney are too small.

[@wadefitterer9823]

Can you put up a link to the vinyl cutter machine and software you use

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Check out this how to video. Shows the machine and software that comes with it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4C6gZWOirt3e7M

[@Neeverseen]

How to easily make a knife with two tone metal etching: "Now I use the Silhouette cameo craft vinyl cutting machine"

[@HamerBoogie]

Why are people on youtube mad that tools cost money and you can't make stencils from sticks from your back yard?

[@PsykoFlounder]

@@HamerBoogie I think it's more to do with the fact that most people see something labeled as easy and think that translates to "with shit you have at home".

[@krazytroutcatcher]

A video with someone using something like matt frisk film, then transferring an image onto that film, and cutting with a craft knife, would probably be better for a novice. Someone who is first learning something needs to see it done at a basic level.

[@DetailingJourney]

You can go to stcker shop and ask them to cut, dont be lazy

[@scottahermann]

I heard that as well and immediately wondered where to get vinyl and where i might look to find a shop that offers the service.

[@neogeo8267]

You should be able to (if you wish) harden first, then etch. The hardness (alignment of carbon molecules) should not effect electro-chemistry at all. Thanks for sharing your process with us!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes you absolutely can harden fisrt. I usually etch first because I think you end up with a darker etch after the heat treating.

[@fazlivarna]

amper = ? volt = ?

[@davidhamilton8984]

It is an auto battery charger, so probably 13.6 volts, and he says at the start of the video he is using 2 amps of current.

[@albertman24]

Awesome work man! What vinyl are you using? the ones I have tried tend to peel off while cutting, making difficult to get details right :/

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I had the same issue with a couple brands. Right now I use a roll of vinyl from Cameo and a sharp knife

[@masondevil4998]

Did you design that?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yup

[@Mrtojo]

what model/type is the Cameo?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I have a Cameo Silhouette

[@Mrtojo]

Thank you for your quick response! Awesome work you do

[@muratcelik9280]

D

[@odinwoodworks1203]

pliers? wth are you doing lol

[@sloanIrrigation]

I'm a recent subscriber. Love your videos! Have learned a lot. Please. Kill that annoying music. Some of your videos, the music almost drowns you out and the music isn't pleasant. It's being on hold with DMV with that monotonous loop of music that makes you want to rip out your ear drums lol

[@marshalltenbears9025]

is there a risk of killing yourself via electric shock using that battery charger?

[@alainfelger93]

If you strangle yourself with the cable

[@ЕвгенийКутейников-о4г]

Я не хрена не понял, что ты говоришь