How to put a custom logo on your knife step by step

[@Big222Dog]

So living in N. Ireland it impossible to get these stencils. But I contacted your supplier and within a very short time they where in my mail box. Thanks for that. I haven't had the courage to use them yet but will soon. To be fair to you, this is the most most helpful video I have seen yet. I stamp most of my knives but have some that I made before I got stamps. So my buddy wants 1 of my old knives but with a logo. So I have to etch the logo. Thanks for sharing this, very helpful to me.

[@douro20]

Many people who do this for a living will have an adjustable power supply and use vinyl stencils. They also use a special electrolyte which is more conductive and not as corrosive as sodium chloride (often copper nitrate solution).

[@user-qn9ob6cv5c]

Dude !!! Thank you for your time and patience!! I’m really jazzed to get this tutorial!! Appreciate it man !!!

[@jasonc2111]

That logo is bad ass bro. Just got in to knife making. I am really considering getting a stencil made. Just have to come up with a design. Thanks for your videos. They are very helpful!!!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

+Jason C awesome man! make sure its the one you really want! thanks for watching:)

[@Smokevolt]

kid, hats off to you sir. this is one of the best etches ive seen. thank you for the great detail on the steps to creating such a good looking etch

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

cherthound Thank you very much!!! Glad to help:)

[@DarkWolfeKnives]

Awesome work! Beautiful makers mark! I like the silver look also. If you want it black, after you have etched it, switch the positive and negative cables and etch again and it will blacken it, it works for my stencil etchings.... Have a good one!!!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Thank you! I will definitely have to try that out. The only reason I haven't is because someone told me not to. Never knew why though, but I will find out:D Btw I checked out your channel and your knives look great! keep up the good work!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Tried out the blackening but I think I still like the silver better. I'm gonna stay with it :D Thanks for the info though! good to know.

[@johnklein4558]

You could probably use a small amount of ferric chloride on it to darken it too.

[@lennartlennart6455]

Great video, thanl you! I'd also like to give some advice to you. Your lamp reflects a lot on the table, you can change this real quick and easily by just putting some sandwich paper or pan liner over it secured with a rubberband or tape. Again: Great video!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Lennart Lennart thank you! I've actually switched shops since then😁 much better lighting now. I appreciate your comment and advise!

[@mnkyuncl]

Good vid. Check out your local sign/banner shop. They can cut out adhesive vinyl stencils for you. It shouldn't cost more than $30 for 11x17 sheet full of 1/2" logos....These stencils he and a lot of others are using seem funky.

[@cultclassic999]

Very nice work. I think the most important takeaway is, after dipping into salt water, dab it on a napkin, so that excess liquid won't spill outside the logo. I have seen people doing similar things, but with too much liquid; which spoils the logo, because it spreads outside the edges of the logo. Thanks for the video.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

cultclassic999 Thank you! yeah if it can be avoided, take the step to do it!

[@user-lk7ku1ef1k]

the end result is just amazing! thanks for sharing

[@matthewjohnson2222]

I just started making knives and am learning a lot from your videos. Thank you

[@fredkoontz5091]

What if you use a magnet after you wipe it off would that help?

[@lukebarker1743]

Great video. Could you do this with a car battery and jumper cables and the homemade contact bit?

[@Bigshooterist]

Thanks for the video and heads-up on the template manufacturer. Logos inbound!

[@OriginalFallofMind]

Personally I appreciate you taking your time. It's like people are in too much of a hurry to watch a whole video or too lazy to fast forward. Good work.

[@gaianmonkey]

thanks for this. love the finish and logo. i'm inspired mate. i want to be getting my mark on knives from day 1... i'm half way through making my 1st knife!!!!

[@cuttheloop]

Thanks for putting together the list of supplies, info etc. That alone is worth a like.

[@ShadowNuke]

Just a note... You should use dish detergent to wash the stencil afterwards. Hand soaps have oils and moisturizers in them that will break the plastic of the stencil down faster.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

I actually do! This container was refilled with the dish soap. I didn't know that it would break down otherwise though. Thanks for the tip!

[@mitstax]

thanks for all your vids. took your advice and ordered stencils from ernie. very helpful. highly recommend him

[@gordonburns8731]

Hi, have you experimented with salt in white vinegar (spirit vinegar, acetic acid) rather then salt in plain water? The process is much quicker, about half the time, so your templates probably won't suffer as much damage and will probably last longer. The etching depth using white vinegar is quite deep very quickly and the profile remains sharp. Just a thought for more research. All the best, Gordon.

[@Johnnyhumbkr]

Awesome knife and excellent logo! I would have made the scales out of G-10, but that's just me. Thanks for the video!

[@robvannNS]

Nice job..I really like the deep etch.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

thanks!

[@wesgreen241]

Thank you for leaving links to all the equipment and and things you use! As a new knife maker I'm always trying to find the best places for steel and supplies. Great vids buddy!!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

No problem James! Happy to help! If you have any questions please feel free to ask!!!

[@wesgreen241]

@@WhiteBoneKnives thank you trust me I'll take you up on that offer lol. I'm loving it but even the things people think look easy are tough lol

[@user-dw1zx5cp8w]

If you want the black marking use AC current insted of DC

[@robertcoleman5021]

Thanks for your help

[@ericmoody3944]

Could you use some tinfoil in between the positive clamp to avoid scratching?

[@SctonThrtn]

Could you not put silver foil inbetween the blade and clip? To save any scratches or will that affect the connection?

[@vickikgibson9470]

What about white vinegar and salt...that seems to etch more evenly .....and no evaporation. No water needed. Just a tip. I have etched with an acid as well, and you can use a beeswax ground...apply, draw your design, then set it into the solution. This is a deeper etching method used by artists. The wax grounding could also be used here as well....:) I have been surprised that more knife artists do not use this method, as the etching can be much deepe and more intricate. Also getting colour with gun blue works very well. Cheers! Vicki

[@alisongethealthybehappyitw7232]

Can you explain a bit more about beeswax ground? where is the beeswax used?

[@dikdebruijn5101]

Vinegar is mostly water. And it will evaporate.

[@Hollywood662100]

Who made your stencil I wanna contact him and have him make me some. What did he charge you for your Mark.

[@hagsmich]

Great explanation of the process.

[@shanek6582]

I've got a personalizer plus and it doesn't etch as deep as that, thanks for the tip!

[@davidmorgan7586]

HI GUY INSTEAD OF USING A BATTERY CHARGER TRY USING A PHONE CHARGER ITS ALOT EASIER ON YOUR STENCIL THIS IS WHAT I USED WHEN I FIRST STARTED AND I USE KOSER SALT MAKE IT RATHER HEAVY WORKS GREAT

[@walleyefishinrod3115]

That's a great idea. Thanks for the tip...Awesome...Take care...Rod (the silver looks great)

[@7pines77]

Thanks for the video, your knife and logo looks fantastic. I am just getting into knife making and really appreciate this tutorial

[@danvandertorre6349]

thanks good job some vinegar will help keep it form clogging up your stencil god bless you and your family .

[@marxusaurelius5195]

To be honest I was sceptical about the result but it turned out just great.. Nice and precise job.. Thank you

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Marxus Aurelius thanks so much for watching!

[@negretybobby]

wat grit is that belt on your sanding machine

[@The08roadking]

Good looking blade. Im digging the silver logo. Looks clean. God job!

[@jareds6159]

Good looking knife, and you’ve given me what I need to start etching! Thanks, and I enjoyed the video!

[@2002Framer]

Thank you for posting. Very informative. I've learnt a great deal. Stunning logo and the silver looks classy.

[@alisongethealthybehappyitw7232]

Great job, great tutorial. You could switch out your DC for AC after the deep etch and clean up then put black inside at the bottom, now that'd be badass! Looks great already, I'm just more into the raw combat, half oxide a few scratches and an 80 grit finished grind in some differentially heat treated D2 with black denim saw tooth micarta... ;)

[@johnklein4558]

I think it came out great! Good job!

[@bomax1479]

Outstanding job...beautiful.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Bo Max thank you very much!

[@gregsb3454]

Great instruction video, thanks for sharing how you do the logo etching. much appreciated

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@litefoot638]

I agree the silver is awesome bud love it. Great job.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Litefoot Thank you!!! :D

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Great lesson! I like the silver too. Congratulations on a beautiful knife…what is your handle material? Thanks again for your videos.

[@69ChevyGarage]

How does it etch through if the yellow is covering the metal? I'm confused.

[@handschar100]

Please my friend...I need información about the stencil supplier. Thanks !

[@marknoble4131]

Mark Noble How did you make the small notches near the spine of the blade?

[@kaiserman6667]

I am impressed. Well done mate.

[@sanjver]

I want to do this on a brass ring, will it work?

[@RoccosPlace1]

I like the silver as well.

[@delurquhart7324]

im just not getting the deep dark etch of most videos here cant figure out y the only thig i can think of is im using a different saLT it isnt bubbling much at all so im guessing thats it since im doing everything else the same so iodized salt as opposed to other salts must make the difference

[@SugarMapleForge]

Great video man! I had no idea it was this simple

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Thanks for watching!

[@neocirus115]

he have you ever tryed submerging the metal in saltwater with one side clipped to the metal and the other clipped to a nail or something in the water?.. would that work?

[@scottwiseman227]

How do you get a hold of Ernie from blue line

[@codyamann12345]

I'd like to do this on a Gerber knife I got a while back, but the blade has a black finish on it. Would this method still work, or does the finish block the flow of electricity?

[@myongpark]

The silver is nice. Those that are good, don’t need to brag. Everyone already knows.

[@kanes69er]

Great job looks awesome very impressed

[@brianbivens6476]

Great info, and I really appreciate all of your videos. You have definitely helped me out a lot. I will say however that I have never had a worse customer service experience in my life than when I tried working with Ernie... We went back and forth a few times just trying to get a design together before he told me he was unwilling to help me (even just a simple line of text, he flat out refused to provide)... I even called him to find out if there was a miscommunication or if I had come off wrong in the email. He was rude, and I have figured out how to do this without him getting a penny from me. Thanks again for your videos brother, God bless you too!

[@robertjackson323]

Great video good instruction beautiful work

[@ridgerunnersupply5969]

Amazing tutorial!!! Can't wait to order stencils and give this a try! Thanks!

[@Br0ns0n]

Very good tutorial. Thank you for posting.

[@michaelwilkins4874]

Hi! think I will get in touch and have a stencil made for my knives, your method is less messy than ferric chloride and safer, thanks for passing this along mick

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Nice result...Impressive.

[@rjd72577]

I wonder if this method will work faster slower or deeper on brass

[@TheFeller1554]

+Eye Ball a lot slower

[@EvilPanda1988]

I've never made a knife, but this was awesome to watch! Very cool!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

+EvilPanda1988 thank you!

[@xcarey]

Great video. Will this technique work with Aluminum

[@vinylandvideogames9698]

+Xander Carey I don't believe so

[@STEFAN-mo7od]

No it won't work

[@nolanbrundige9903]

will this method work on all steels, like 440c and damascus?

[@waltersmith4743]

hi can you tell me whare to stencils i like to put my mark on thanks walter

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Blue lightning stencils 👍

[@waltersmith4743]

thanks

[@urbansamurai5289]

Is it possible to keep the black finish and put a logo on the knife? I know it probably is a dumb question but I'm new to this. By the way I love how you explain everything in your vids

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Shon Mickles it has to be on bare metal only. Thank you!!

[@electronicsNmore]

Excellent job.

[@TheGingersnap33]

As you finish the scales don't hesitate to consider burning your logo/brand on the blade in a place you would consider most appropriate. It does pop & is distinct. And will be a F-1 Cross Highbred worthy of your ops.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

+Dave R. Summers I would actually only put my logo on something I made completely! Hope you understand!

[@TheGingersnap33]

I do understand. I just started watching your other videos & was impressed. 10-04

[@markbe5603]

Very nice video, and that seems like a nice deep etch too!

[@kenshebansky2470]

where did you get your stencil

[@MrWessed]

How do you determine whether it's silver or black?

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

AC or DC current

[@paulhagan56]

it looks as good as some engraving vids.. thank you for sharing

[@wchayes8646]

Damn Bro. You got it go in on. Selling items I think km gonna need in the near future. I. I'm not a knife maker. But I am sfarting a sharlening , restoration , repair business. And im thinking of makjng scales and handles of natural stabilized wood. I've got some already cured and all but dried , still kin Long staffs. J just nred to cut to length , split. Sand , dry , stabilize and dry again. Thanks for covering the stencil. I've got a Scrade 498 Ducks Unlimited edition my Dad willed go me. I have no idea how. Bjt it got removed. The tang stamp indicates a Schrade USA498DU.And I've seen one just like it on the web. Its just the words ducks unlimited in black. I hope I can get one to replace the one that was removed. I'm gking yo check. 😂 Again thanks for the info. Subscribed and I'll be looking for more interesting content.

[@eivartheewizard4639]

Could you use 16 volts - 1A?

[@basharalngar1567]

you are a great person

[@francisallen5459]

I like the silver etching also can you do this process on Damascus steel also

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

+Francis Allen yes! no problem!

[@francisallen5459]

Thanks you done a very good job on that knife I just completed a Damascus blade today only my second one thanks for the input

[@clayrochford8514]

what kind of wood are the handle scales made of?

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

+Clay Rochford box elder burl!

[@peterhuggins9267]

Really cool video about etching a logo. The silver logo looks great. Here's my question: If I etch my initials into my knife, and then want to add a vinegar patina, do I need to cover the etching? Or won't it matter? Regardless, you do great work on your knives.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

+Peter Huggins no it shouldn't matter, the etch should be deep enough to stand out unless you wanted to keep it the silver color. Then I would fill the etch with some nail polish. It works great for anything you don't want etched! Thanks for your compliments and for watching my videos!

[@TheBearwithchainsaws]

Brilliant mate! Just brilliant! Well done!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Thank you!!

[@beer1for2break3fast4]

Very nice etch.

[@gameofdeath69]

Fantastic video mate!

[@sonuverma2796]

what type paper to use for image transfer and where to buy it.

[@bernardadamsknives1391]

Great video. I like your etching tool handle idea, I need to try something like that. Awesome logo!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Thanks man it took about 60 different drawings and 6 hours to come up with but I believe it was worth it:D Thanks for watching!

[@johnklein4558]

Great logo!

[@robertp5333]

Very nice work.

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

***** Thank you!

[@interestingcheese]

is it ac or dc that etches deep into the metal? I heard one etched deep and the other only etches black on the surface? Thanks.

[@JMAAD]

dc etches / ac marks deep

[@hangtown79]

Hey bro I always love watching your videos and wanted to begin knife making as a hobby, can you please give me an idea of what tools I should splurge on and what I can get away with not buying?any advice is greatly appreciated and good luck on your future projects!!👍

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Thank you very much! Your grinder will be number 1! Also need a drill press. Everything else is really just a bonus. Grinders these days are very versatile!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

I also have a lot of tools I use in the description of nearly all my tutorial videos😁👊

[@josephus3364]

If I were planning on electro etching my mark on a knife, but I also wanted an acid stone wash finish on the entire blade, what should my order of operations be?

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Joe Carrick I have tried stonewashing after the etch and if you do a good, deep etch, then It will show up nicely. Stonewashing will almost erase a mark that wasn't etched very deep though.

[@josephus3364]

alright thanks for the knowledge!

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

no problem!

[@deaultusername]

clean the logo material with ultrasonic?

[@juancarrera241]

outstanding job.!!!!!

[@censusgary]

Why do you mix up such a large amount of salt solution when you only use a few drops per etching?

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

I save it for other blades! I usually do multiples at one time so I just make up that much.

[@bendtgrfte8144]

Gary Cooper I

[@IrishBai]

Great video, beautiful blade man. I'm just getting into knife crafting and have just worked out a logo for myself, can i use a car battery to etch? Also I heard mixing salt and vinegar works well. Would you recommend? Also, totally agree that the silver etch looks great (better imo) Keep up the good work mate!

[@shahabsaniei3288]

What was the electric current you used?

[@josephus3364]

Also, would you recommend etching before or after heat treat?

[@Dailyartpallette]

Definitely after one would say

[@devindarwin9878]

I really like the logo and plan on talking to Ernie. I am curious what wood you used and where you get it from.?

[@WhiteBoneKnives]

Devin Darwin I believe this was a box elder burl from alpha knife supply. Thanks for watching!

[@darwingraves308]

Hey man, LOVE your name! 😉

[@douglasshearer3178]

Can this be done with Chrome???