You guys have never made a “how to” video like this before, and I gotta say that you knocked it outta the park! Also I wanna see the shakeyhands knife collection.
@BladeHQ4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! More to come.👊
@leatherbacon37934 жыл бұрын
They did one other with a para 3 where they rit dyed scales and darkened the blade w/ apple cider vinegar but it was much more free form and less scripted but i get what you're saying.
@xvaldez32844 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure they did one where they showed you how to dye g-10
@xvaldez32844 жыл бұрын
@@BladeHQ I'd recommend showing how to acid etch and stonewash blades with ferric acid and a jar of rocks as well as copper plating. Both are fairly easy diy customization projects. Could also probably do some engraving
@rickiejames79354 жыл бұрын
@@BladeHQ could i replace the 9 volt batteries with a car battery charger?
@matthewcullen71063 жыл бұрын
I was already pretty familiar with anodizing, but this is by far the most straight forward and beginner friendly video I've seen on it using regular household supplies. Great job.
@d33b334 жыл бұрын
Serializing up to the voltage you need by simply clicking 9V blocks together is brilliant!
@dahotrod15334 жыл бұрын
I did something similar a while back, got the voltage up to 176volts lol
@RadDadisRad4 жыл бұрын
I was working for an electrical contractor 15 years ago and I worked the service side. Every year around Halloween we would go into all the apartments we were responsible for servicing and replace the 9V batteries. At the end of it all we would series up the batteries. FYI the batteries start arcing through each other a little over 300 volts. The batteries will start to smoke when you close the circuit.
@matissebeck2654 жыл бұрын
DaHotRod1 what colour did it turn out?
@jordanmyers03264 жыл бұрын
Do you have to use ti wire ?
@TheAechBomb3 жыл бұрын
@@jordanmyers0326 you need a titanium cathode, yes
@I0nlyRunFactory4 жыл бұрын
I've said it before, but this is the content. You guys rock.
@BladeHQ4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man👊
@justinmiilu47674 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@NMiller_4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you showing what common mistakes are and the results of them! So many how-to videos only show a perfect run.
@foxxywolf38094 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing breath of fresh air, not that normal videos are getting stale or anything. The cool factor of learning is what stands out to me
@BladeHQ3 жыл бұрын
*This process only works with titanium.*
@mediarare10143 жыл бұрын
how do we do it with stainless steel?
@Reploidx93 жыл бұрын
@@mediarare1014 Doubt you'd be able to because of stainless' ability to prevent oxidisation, which is what's needed in this process. You could pull it off with Aluminium as well as Titanium from doing a search, but Stainless Steel, or even Carbon Steel don't agree with the process and won't come out like above.
@mediarare10143 жыл бұрын
@@Reploidx9 ok thanks bro
@mathewdega89623 жыл бұрын
Yo is it cool if you put a link to all those tools including the batteries
@mattpearson88432 жыл бұрын
Does the wire have to be titanium..?
@TeddyRoooosevelt4 жыл бұрын
I've searched for videos on titanium anodization many times but never found a good one. You guys delivered! Thank you!!
@1337mathis4 жыл бұрын
A very well made video and the fact you took the time to show other colors and how many batteries needed is top notch. Well done boys.
@adamtimmins30354 жыл бұрын
This video inspired me to try it this weekend. I did two knives and I love the results on both. Thanks! P.S. a helpful tip: Whink rust remover takes off any prior anodizing, so if you mess up, it's super easy to start over.
@-Jame-2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for adding that tip. It’s greatly appreciated.
@csknives4 жыл бұрын
This is super cool. Thanks for sharing guys!
@nargames3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think they should already know how to anodize?
@rickdeckard10752 жыл бұрын
@@nargames CS doesnt sell anodized products
@Aluze4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Don;t forget to make sure all lockbars and such are either removed or covered (clear nailpolish works great) cause if you have anything more conductive, it'll bypass the titanium. For higher voltage colors, also try and do both scales at the same time so they match, it never works QUITE the same twice
@Nekzzarri4 жыл бұрын
Its interesting how Zac can make anything look amazing and not boring, i tried to watch some of these kind of tutorials on KZbin before and i never watched them all the way thru but this one i did so i think Zac is doing something right.
@geemonkey723 жыл бұрын
It's just a good habit with every battery hookup, no matter the size or voltage, to hook up the positive first, then the negative. At this level not a big deal, but at higher amps it can make a difference in generating shorts. Just a good habit to apply to all battery hookups. Positive is the first one on and the last one off. Cool video!
@crkt4 жыл бұрын
Hey Blade HQ, that's a pretty sweet looking Pilar. Really cool concept and presentation, keep up the great work!
@mouthbreather2804 жыл бұрын
... *warranty void*
@AfromusPrime4 жыл бұрын
Just tried, worked pretty well. Not quite the vibrant color I was expecting, but more than I thought a fist full of batteries and some baking soda would get me before this video. Thanks guys.
@PaulBagdasarian3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how easy that was. Tried tonight 1st with a few batteries, then switched to a dc power supply I had. Results were awesome, thank you!
@FriedPi-mc5yt4 жыл бұрын
This is a great way to kick off this new series. I didn’t think it was difficult to anodize titanium. I’ve got a butterfly knife with titanium handles that will be getting a new look! Keep them coming!!!
@sears624 жыл бұрын
I have all titanium backpacking cookware and gear, now you got me thinking on what crazy stuff I could do to them.
@NomenclaturalMan4 жыл бұрын
This is perfect, absolute home run with this little DIY anodization video guys!
@MindIessGuy4 жыл бұрын
Not many videos actually say how to remove anodizing so that in of itself is amazing. Kudos on your first how to video being a grand slam.
@medicmason58194 жыл бұрын
New vid; New series!?!? Best birthday present ever 😍 love me some BHQ!!!
@BladeHQ4 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday!!!
@medicmason58194 жыл бұрын
Blade HQ thanks! What knife/knives should I get to celebrate? 🤔
@iwrin5 ай бұрын
I actually anodized the pivot collars on my Varga VBR-S. Quite easy to do and the Blade HQ blue turned out amazing!! 👍
@brandoncollum92014 жыл бұрын
You’ve done it again! Couldn’t find a good video on this yesterday and here you are making a great one next day 👍🏼😂
@BladeHQ4 жыл бұрын
We do what we can😎😁
@PoetFisherman4 жыл бұрын
Three cheers for a new series
@chrisp84614 жыл бұрын
Just anodized my Spydiechef to a 27 volt blue with this video. It looks awesome! Thanks guys!
@JensenAzotea4 жыл бұрын
Dude this is one of the Best Videos you’ve done...Keep the how to videos coming! Aluminum next?
@Viking88884 жыл бұрын
I second doing a video on anodizing aluminum!
@colemansines97224 жыл бұрын
would this same process work for aluminum?
@jackiemowery52434 жыл бұрын
@@colemansines9722 No. AL uses the same voltage for all colors. The color is determined by dye color, not oxide layer thickness.
@itsneight12604 жыл бұрын
powder coating is the way to go with aluminum... fairly easily achieved if you have a spare oven at home that you dont intend to ever cook food in again.
@normal19724 жыл бұрын
Just tried it with my Kizer Kala and Spydiechef and it worked great! Makes them both look so much better. Thanks for the how to video and keep them coming please.
@richardperry58854 жыл бұрын
Blade HQ couldn't have timed this video more perfect for me. My spydie chef just arrived in the mail and I want to anodize the titanium scales! Thanks again for the awesome content blade HQ!!
@contraartwork18254 жыл бұрын
A very professional video!
@doanerific99084 жыл бұрын
I’ve anodized my 51 Morpho so many times... such a fun thing to do at home!
@birdlaw10194 жыл бұрын
This was a major home run! Awesome how to video that demystifies anodization for all us knife nerds/DIY'ers.
@asadulhaque80213 жыл бұрын
Does it have to be a titanium wire ?
@coolcomputing40874 жыл бұрын
I did this to the latch on my channel alpha beast and it turned out awesome! Great video.
@kyleduddleston41234 жыл бұрын
I'm super excited for the new series! I've been interested in customizing my knives, but wasn't knowledgeable about it and didn't want to ruin an expensive knife. Thanks guys!
@TalonSei4 жыл бұрын
Dude this was awesome! You guys are crushing it 👊👊
@KING_OF_FARTS4 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. Love the science behind it & that you showed you can erase it & start over. Also that you tested which chemicals work best. Thank you.
@biggwigg3382 жыл бұрын
I just anodized a suppressor doing this technique! Thanks for the great video. Mine came out excellent
@jackbm994 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! Maybe how to acid wash a blade could be another video? Or stonewash? Or acid stonewash?
@BladeHQ4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions! Keep your eyes peeled for some future videos.👊
@WillEDC4 жыл бұрын
Blade HQ acid a stainless Damascus like damasteel. I also mentioned above about a battery etch. You can cut your own logo from tape then use salt water and battery to etch on blade. It would be best if you can replicate the beskar of mandalorian
@bennyc4094 жыл бұрын
That was wicked! Clear, concise and easy to follow. Killed it.
@MUMZZ4004 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome how to video!! Can’t wait to try this. Looking forward to more “how to videos!!” This channel rocks!! And I have to mention, since recently finding this channel and awesome site you have transformed my blade addiction from a campfire to an all out wildfire!! Thank you!
@Phdintheory4 жыл бұрын
I had a question but it was asked and answered leaving me only with this... That was an awesome video with excellent content. Thank you very much for making this video and bringing this information to my attention.
@felixbelanger26594 жыл бұрын
Cool series! I just happen to be carrying my BHQ D2 CF Pilar today. I like that you kept it simple, but using etch (multi etch works best) and a power supply is a big step-up and isn't too expensive. Also, I find that having multiple points of contact with the part helps a lot... My favorite project so far is a Kizer Feist with blue scales and pink clip and back spacer
@ryujiyamazaki5834 жыл бұрын
amazing video with great explanation, can you also make a video on anodizing aluminium, thank you
@griffen8984 жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorial. You guys should do one on anodizing aluminum too.
@shaggy_e2103 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhhhhhh the good ole days of BladeHq
@greatestcait Жыл бұрын
Holy crap I had no clue it could be this simple. I'm gonna have to try this with some flytanium scales.
@Annoymouslyawesome4 жыл бұрын
The most useful and easy to follow tutorial among all. Thanks !
@DEATHMETALRUST4 жыл бұрын
This was pretty cool. I have seen tutorials on anodizing before but its rad that BladeHQ is doing these sort of videos now.
@Hungrybird4742 жыл бұрын
You did a great job in this vid fellas . 👍👍.
@a4_music212 жыл бұрын
Yes! Finally can ano some balisong parts at home!
@travisaurus_rex4 жыл бұрын
You'll have to release a booklet or poster with all of the tips and tricks of customization now
@WillEDC4 жыл бұрын
Well worth the hard work for this vid. This why I don’t like electric ano. It’s so easy to put on and *so easy to rub off!!* 🙂 Next you guys should do battery etch. Super simple. Battery , salt water and wires.
@MrSATism4 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! Not only was it simple to understand and follow along, but it also showed me everything I needed to know about the other aspects of the topic as well! Can't wait to see the next one!
@bakpakb4 жыл бұрын
This was dopeee... I’m about to anodize a Twosun on my channel! Thanks for the tips!
@BladeHQ4 жыл бұрын
👊
@cjanquart4 жыл бұрын
Neat stuff, didn't realize how fast the titanium turned color. Not a chemist but even I can probably pull this off but my OCD would probably want a perfect anodizing job so I'd be meticulous on cleaning. Not sure how cost effective it'd be to daisy-chain 10 9V batteries but I'm a fan of bronze. You got another sub.
@mr.silent10704 жыл бұрын
Awesome video BHQ , now Iam going to anodized my Titanium plate in my head.
@Max-pj1bo4 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try this on a pocket clip or spacer. Just need to buy a titanium one! Keep up the good work. This was a fun change of pace.
@Buzzby40204 жыл бұрын
The video is excellent and the idea of a "how to" series really appeals to me. I'm looking forward to the next exciting episode!
@anderssorenson99984 жыл бұрын
You should be immensely proud of this video.
@Lost-Alkahestry3 жыл бұрын
i will be anodizing my ZT 0801! thanks for the video didn't know it was that easy
@andrewjenkins92864 жыл бұрын
Love y'all's videos, maybe have aluminum next or how to stonewash just for more options to easily customize knives
@kcrad15214 жыл бұрын
That is the coolest thing EVER !!! I want a ZAC custom in purple .... ❤💜💜💜💜
@karlitobrigante77224 жыл бұрын
Masterclass video.
@frankiejdwm_edc10374 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna try this out I've been flaming my Ti and can get pretty consistent results but theres always dark and light spots this method looks awesome for a nice perfect finish
@tophersadvice4 жыл бұрын
More of these!!!!! I wanna see how to put a design on a blade or on the scales!
@garagejr.41124 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE this new series. You guys should do blade stone washing next, I've been looking for the best way to do it at home for a while now! Keep it up!!
@betterbprepared4 жыл бұрын
Love the concept for the series. This first video was very informative and going to be a science project in my near future.
@backwoodhound34263 жыл бұрын
So the anodized titanium on my Osborne is 81 volts! More or less I never understood what that meant but I love the purple on the spine and it’s just awesome to know they did something like this more or less lol
@dvd42_3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year! I refresh my feed and comment on the first video! Congrats! 🍾🎉
@jacobduran89979 ай бұрын
Even though I failed Chrmistry in high school, I still like to watch the process of chemicals working on elements!
@manuelgemuend6154 жыл бұрын
Great Video, thanks. Worked well on Titaner Skalpel and Boker Cox Backplate.
@skillet36944 жыл бұрын
Loving the fact that you give a damn ( about us D. Y. S. kind of people and those of us that want to learn ), enough so, to make a video!!! Thanks, you rock!!!!
@gregoryblake33774 жыл бұрын
The most useful video ever.
@redballs4 жыл бұрын
Damn now I want to buy titanium scales
@walterreade90144 жыл бұрын
I think that was their plan. ;-)
@Matttimmswins4 жыл бұрын
the best metals to anodize are titanium and aluminum
@bradleybisak81844 жыл бұрын
Wow guys! That’s so cool. I’m gonna be moving house to somewhere more open and that’s all I’m gonna be doing now. Buying titanium stuff for my knives and anodising!🤣🤣 can’t wait to try it out myself.
@GetMeThere13 жыл бұрын
Truly excellent video! And the knife nerd outfit wasn't too bad either, lol. Always remember to keep that top button done when anodizing titanium!
@JAKEWJONES4 ай бұрын
This… while I wait for my the Reate EXO OG I just ordered from BladeHQ. I am doing this when I get it. I am also making custom scales.
@ryejack4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea it was that easy! I'm so incredibly excited to try this!
@austin69824 жыл бұрын
This was very cool and presented in a totally approachable way. I’m definitely going to give it a try. Can wait to see the next video in this series!!!
@dosenga244 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Makes me want to order something in titanium. But I guess that is the point!!
@grassroot0114 жыл бұрын
Works by using electron flow direction. Electrons flow from neg. to pos. and boils off the coating or metal ions from the donor metal. This is exact opposite of conventional current flow which is pos. to neg. Also this is how the old vacuum tubes operated. Neg to pos. electron flow from a red hot cathode.
@charliejacobs82634 жыл бұрын
I loved this. Knife banter and wow is cool but good job breaking it up. The homemade micarta, the g10 dye, and the annodizing guides are all cool. Keep making more of these how to videos. Like how to make a successful campfire or how to skin an animal. Fireside chat suggestion.... I want to see more sog knives.
@charless86414 жыл бұрын
That was amazing I had no idea how easy it would be, Thank You for sharing.
@WillEDC4 жыл бұрын
Also another suggestion if you guys are reading this. A popular mod technique is to replicate the timascus look. You polish titanium to a mirror. Then you flame ano the metal to your desire. Then you use muriatic acid or hydrochloric acid to create organic lines. I’m not 1000 percent sure on how to do it because I haven’t tried but this is how it was explained to me. It may be hard to get someone to divulge the secrets because you know money.
@gustavoarielbarcia84054 ай бұрын
the best video...no doubt...thanks!!!
@gordonedmiston22273 жыл бұрын
Love these “how to knife” clips. You should do one on hydro dipping
@chieftbrody4 жыл бұрын
Awesome color. Absolutely great HoTo. Thanks. Big thumbs up!
@LastBastian9 ай бұрын
Made a couple titanium balisong knives myself, did this with three batteries on my first knife, and it turned out a pretty nice blue 👍 Second knife tried with 9, 10, then 11 batteries... And all were kind of underwhelming. Like not vibrant at all. Not terrible. Just way more subtle I guess.
@American-dy5jk4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the 0452 I ordered from BHQ to give this a try.
@ccsmith29374 жыл бұрын
Great vi. Very cool, I love the blue.👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
@kentton774 жыл бұрын
I didn't know it was that simple. Thanks for the vid.
@grobertaguilar60234 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Love customization ‘how to’ vids. Pls keep them coming.
@jasonwilson17884 жыл бұрын
Love these keep them coming recently started making knives got tired of spending all my money with blade hq ◉‿◉
@QuantumPyrite_88.94 жыл бұрын
Cool video and like it a lot . Anodizing with a 12 volt DC power supply or a car battery charger and using a potentiometer (variable resister ) works great . I have plenty of aircraft titanium material and some titanium wire should be easy enough to find . Thanks for your video .
@zsombordonko64594 жыл бұрын
Omg I love this so much! Could use a different setting tho.
@michaelgaglione69974 жыл бұрын
Favorite KZbin video EVER!
@everydaybladesinc4 жыл бұрын
I use a propane torch to anodize my knives. It works great.
@rolandtorres68994 жыл бұрын
Love to see more things like this really cool to customize your knife a bit more personalized
@justinmiilu47674 жыл бұрын
More videos like this would be awesome!
@colestegall98824 жыл бұрын
I heat anodized the thumbstuds on my mini grip. They’re bronze colored now and I put a bugout deep carry clip on it