Neil Kamimura - Coffee Etch Process

My process of etching a blade with coffee.
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[@masonsudderth]

This is the kind of content ive been wait for from Neil. Ready to see how far you go.

[@AaronEsparza]

I came for knives and left with valuable information about off grid living. LOVE IT.

[@AaronEsparza]

Im also looking to use coffee as a stain on my counter tops. This is dope.

[@scottanderson951]

Great how to video. Thanks for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@Randy_G]

Amazing work. I know I can never do that but truly appreciate your craft. Thank you for the insight and your time.

[@toddsalsburey644]

What a great video of doing a coffee etch. I've done a couple and never had it explained to me the way you did.

[@tatesolveson4714]

This video looks great, can’t wait to see more from you

[@pablobugys]

Excelente hermano!!! Voy a intentar de esa manera. Reniego mucho con el maldito café! Thank bro!

[@james8247]

Great content. I could watch your videos for hours.

[@ThatWorks]

Excellent !

[@agoodun]

Wow. Very cool 😎. Beautiful ❤️

[@1rorymac]

You are awesome man!

[@aliengoboom]

I love your work! Glad to see that you are now on KZbin🤘

[@crusaderjoe52]

Gorgeous finish! Thanks for starting this series can’t wait for whats next to come! Was the wax you used also food safe? What type of wax did you use if you don’t mind me asking

[@guitarsoul63]

great video man! this is the content that youtube needs!

[@mikhailabramov2361]

Very useful video) thanks you Neil. I will try to do it on sanmai blade, I hope it also should be work))

[@twendeafricagroup]

Thank you

[@ВикторАкимов-к6н]

вот то что собак любит это прям нижайший поклон мужику!

[@dkironworks4037]

I appreciate this average joe level way of going about it. Non serious, but beautiful. Should do a shop tour at some point, if you havnt already that is.

[@hellbillyhippie8613]

Thanks for posting brotha! Truly appreciate all the information keep making videos I’ve followed your Instagram since I started knife making 3 years ago. Your the first person that’s spit the shit real I appreciate that as well🤙🏼

[@einarekholm4507]

Awesome

[@aarronroberts811]

I appreciate it

[@mattpaisley8706]

YEEESSSSS!

[@mrskwrl]

LOVE IT. Easy subscribe!

[@VickyShawcooksalot]

You wuz one of those kids dat wen stay in shop class every chance dey get.

[@540VarialHunter]

" Follow if you enjoy it. If you don't... *F$#@ OFF.* " Well, consider me sold! Subscribed! 😀

[@herreragonza5891]

Of course is brazilian coffee the only one that works lol Nice content Neil!

[@yassanmusashi3349]

Does this work with t10 steel

[@caveman49428]

Your style is awesome! Knowledge and humor what more can you ask for?! " let me finger bang that foam for your sir" 😆 love it and the finish is fantanstic

[@yoongitrash2699]

as a recommendation, i think it wouls be easier to hear you if the background music was a little quieter :)

[@mattpaisley8706]

This explanation was dope. So many makers on yt jump straight from first etch to finished product. Thanks for this Neil

[@ufixit]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video it was incredibly helpful.

[@Pacco1612]

I Subscriber Because of Your Philosophy of Life! Thank You Sir - Please Stay Safe & Healthy and Your Family 👊

[@badkawaiikitty]

Sooooooo cool, your technique is truly unique! I love the contrast! So glad I saw your episode of FinF & finally looked you up!! Will you make your Japanese curry from IG??? (Fellow foodie).

[@poppadragon2006]

Awesome. Probably take the enamel off your teeth too! Thanks for sharing all this amazing info.

[@edgrewell2724]

Im a new subscriber and i love this channel. You have a great sense of humor,oh let me get that foam for you says the knife making barista,lol. Im excited to see more.

[@gundanium3126]

Thanks for explaining it. I am going to have to try it...after i figure out how to do damascus again as I have been focused on Monosteel the last 3 years.😅+🤔i am not a chemist, but it's actually likely that Floried interferes with Ferric chloride as a form of Chlorine is used for in ferric chloride. However, its also has mineral content, which can cause scratches or even streaking (from experience as my current ferric chloride is from tap water... because no one explained it to me when I started 7 years ago...and it still works fine for what I use it for, so I have yet to change it out) what makes coffee work is its weak acid content. It colors 1080 differently than FC because it's a different type of etchant.

[@robincannon2569]

I've forged once in my whole life, nearly 30 now. Your videos are inspiring, I want to get into this!

[@Mitchasauraus]

I got into it at 35 I'm 38 now its never too late my friend !

[@TheMotownPhilly]

Shoot I did t start till I was 47 and now I'm 51. Practice good hammer technique and you can forge for as long as you can pick a hammer up.

[@joshman113]

As an almost 30 year old myself i promise you wanna get into this. Blacksmithing is just about as zen as it gets

[@tonihandoko9706]

that was encouraging, Thank you, love your work!

[@CalebStewartPhoto]

Excellent!!! What kind of wax works best after the coffee etch?

[@aldandavid3260]

Bee's

[@michaelvaughn7137]

Any one may be able to make Damascus but I don't know anyone that can make that block you mad with such perfect graduation of color/steel that broke my brain can't stop thinking on it !!!

[@gregg7959]

That is a bad as knife. And great content and information I appreciate your talent a sharing your life experiences.

[@fencingrocks3]

Loved the video, and I'm excited to see what else you share! Quick question about the wax. What type do you use? Just plain beeswax? I'm thinking about food safe considerations, I'm guessing you wouldn't want to use something like Mothers or Renaissance wax...

[@mfic79]

Would really love to know this as well!

[@oldschool240]

Thanks for the vid brother. Excellent!

[@tylerhebert8237]

I can't wait to get the point where I can use this information. This winter I am going to start smashing metal with a hammer and get the ball rolling.

[@livinstonslawnandtree3709]

Thank you for your videos much appreciated!

[@lastresponderforge]

Thanks for this video bro. Im the same way I have to see the technique instead of learning the lingo or reading it. This helped me alot!!

[@b2bogster]

I make knives. THANK YOU!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hey Neil! I appreciate you and the knowledge shared. Great video. Learned a lot. Cheers from sunny south Florida. 👊🏻

[@darrelldraper3647]

What kind of wax did you use for the finish?

[@bjornronaldson6017]

Thank you for sharing the info and the peek into your world!

[@dheltoncjf]

what kind of wax are you using? This is a great video. Thank you.

[@Sparhawk801]

Right on! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🤙

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Great video, Neil! Thank you for doing this. 👍🏻

[@Human_Evolution-]

Oh lemme get that foam for you sir. Lol!

[@chuckmorris6003]

Nice custom work. Etching is fantastic. Thanks for the vid.

[@OregonBladez]

Fred Meyer's "Smart Way Instant Coffee" works well, and comes out super black!

[@jeremyselg3651]

All ❤️ brother. Miss swinging by the shop to talk story.

[@neilyakuza6595]

Love it man. Thank you!

[@edwardlance2379]

Superb! May I ask what kind/type/brand of wax you use?

[@NeilTKamimura]

tkamimurablacksmith.com/collections/shop/products/wax

[@927forge9]

Thanks for this video! Respect from Korea. I hope i can meet you oneday!

[@granitkekua4021]

Thank you for sharing your craft my bradda that knife is mean🤙🏽

[@NeilTKamimura]

Mahalo!

[@scottharrison1856]

Love your content! Been learning to make knivesby myself for 4 months now and love your teachings please keep it up!

[@austinmargetta3301]

Finally someone showing how it’s actually done. Someone not skipping ahead saying what they did but showing it step by step. Thank you! This video was exactly what I was looking for! Only question I have. What kind of wax did you use? Axe wax?

[@NeilTKamimura]

Glad you are tuned in! My website has 2 waxes you can purchase from my online store! tkamimurablacksmith.com/collections/shop

[@austinmargetta3301]

@@NeilTKamimura perfect! Thank you!!!

[@tyler2260]

What kind of wax do you use?

[@ShadowReich666]

Thanks for the video, I really appreciate how you put things into perspective, I'm definitely subscribing to you man, you definitely deserve more appreciation

[@stevoreeno24]

You’re a legend my friend. I learned more from this one video than watching hours of other videos about the same thing. Rock on man🍻

Obrigado por compartilhar o conhecimento.

[@alansweet6525]

Thank you so much for sharing information! I’m just learning about finishing Damascus and this is incredibly helpful.

[@BulatsSchmiede]

Nice work man !Thank you for showing !Greeting #BulatsSchmiede from germany (Bulat the blacksmith )😊🤙

[@neilwalker3204]

Interesting to see the difference between NK and Kyle Royer. Kyle uses gloves and doesn't handle the knife at all and uses a sanding stick while Neil handles the knife with hands and sands it in any direction.. Results speak for themselves though.. :)

[@jeanpierrelopes]

Merci beaucoup Neil pour le partage . Un homme simple , humble et passionné . Je suis heureux de t’avoir découvert ici et sur Instagram. Merci beaucoup encore mec 👍

[@rmp5s]

Really makes you wonder...who tf thought, "wonder what'd happen if I tossed this blade in some coffee..." lol

[@garretthaley314]

Can you make a video on how you fit the handles, please?

[@NeilTKamimura]

Stayed tuned. We are literally filming those tutorials 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@DogEatah]

Yessah unkooo! Action🔨🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@polloadventures5800]

Hi Neil. Awesome video. Would this work on a gun slide?

[@thenorsemangamer]

What an awesome video. I dont even make knives but now I want to get the stuff and start blacksmithing. Excited to see more great videos in the future

[@mikeleahey9190]

Great info, really enjoyed watching your process. I like the fact that you don’t have the pompous attitude that some of these guys display. You’re very “down to earth” and genuine. Thanks!

[@andyroberts310]

This is amazing man, I absolutely loved watching how you made that knife and your explanations were great. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and technique

[@alexpoleblacksmith]

Great film. Nice info and well presented . Thanks

[@bbforgeandleathercompany9228]

I watched the Sorinex video of your speech from 2018. Made me cry. Love ya bro. Keep it up and we will see you at bladeshow next year.

[@quincyradhen9134]

I appreciate you ✊

[@ShaunTyson-nk3ni]

Awesome to watch your video for the first time , I watched the recent one also. It’s very obvious your are very good at your craft and you understand it well and were taught to a high standard. Nice work mate from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cuchillos_habo]

Gracias por compartir, es genial todo su trabajo felicidades

[@saltyshaun68]

Gnarly dude and all the best with channel. Really looking forward to watching you videos

[@aex-blacksmithuk2111]

A really nice piece. I don't smith any more (to old, fat and knacked), but watching I did learn some thing new, it was using coffee. Who says you can't teach a old dog new tricks! 😆Thank you for the video.

[@DS-pb1hh]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@tomstegner1294]

thanks for doing this. Is the wax you are putting on blade after etching just regular paste wax for furniture?

[@lewisworkshop]

Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge!

[@tarn1135]

Love the video, HATE the music. Personally I’d prefer zero music and just have you talk. Just my opinion

[@ianrosser3434]

Supper informative and helpful. Great video.

[@jawarablake]

That’s cool.

[@stevewhitesell4195]

Thanks for teaching your process man, great video too. Do you use rain water for distilled substitute to mix with ferric? Also your wax, do you blend your own, similar to Renaissance wax?

[@arturozarate1752]

Thanks Neil! I just acid and coffee etched my first blade, and it came out perfect. I watched a lot of other videos, and I had a good understanding....however I chose to follow your way. Your channel has a great vibe that I gravitate to. Thanks for doing this. It's a good thing!

[@redraven1604]

Mate, I’m about to embark on my 1st Hamon then Damascus. This is such great & detailed information. Thanks so much.

[@dirtyscavanger]

Sweet knife!!

[@LeGoMyLegHo_3yrsLater]

You are so humble man you're lowballing... Ofc you shouldn't become cocky but my man you have serious skills.

[@reyespinoza3735]

DAMN! That knife is sexy bruh! That’s the nicest finish I’ve seen. The pattern with the black finish is just so perfect

[@zoomfast9005]

brother you the real deal what you do is art to me

[@NeilTKamimura]

We are working on a sharpening video. Stay tuned!

[@joshman113]

I use Folgers instant, and never boil it. I use 1 to 1 mix to water in a pint glass. Drop my blades in there overnight and get identical results. Great video man!

[@alanwalker6708]

But how long does this "etch" last? I can't imagine it would survive many washes and scrubs.