Triple-T Thursday #8 - Etching

This week's Triple-T (Tools, Tips and Talk) Thursday #8 we'll talk about etching your blades and how to get a nice finish on them. Also how to work around issues with both full and hidden tang knives.
Links to tools used or mentioned:
Ferric Chloride: amzn.to/3pwfNqj
Brownell Oxpho Cold Blue: amzn.to/3aTzcgO
Tyrell Knifeworks Instagram: / tyrellknifeworks
Tyrell Knifeworks Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/TyrellKnife...

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

How do you guys etch your blades? Any other processes that I didn’t mention?

[@gurk2k]

I have used only vineager as etching and also mustard or only coffee, your way with ca and vineager has been best for long retention even after stone tumbling!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@gurk2k I love stone washing. That will be in the next Triple-T episode.

[@theriversexperience9383]

Another great video with some real good in depth information. Awesome job.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Erick!

[@ZackofAllTrades87]

Thanks man! I realky like the way you teach! Thanks for this!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Zack!

[@dapeters19751]

Awesome educational tutorial, thank you sir

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@gurk2k]

Thanks! Really great vid, so pleased I found your channel from facebook! This so great!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Glad to have you join us, Andreas!

[@silvergoldking]

Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for joining!

[@TheRedhawke]

Great explanation, really like the carrier shirt. I spent a little time aboard the USS Ranger CV-61.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

My son is on the USS Eisenhower! Thanks for watching.

[@user-ej6un3qu4q]

Thank you, my friend, because you are at home. I want to translate into Arabic, and I always wait for your new ones, especially next Sunday. Greetings to you, Muhammad Abu Halabiya from Egypt.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

This one should already be available in Arabic. Thanks for watching!

[@andrejohnson6731]

Very informative, thanks! Hope I can be that lucky view hehehe!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Maybe next time! 😉

[@DBCraftWorld]

As always, great video! Cool that you mention that the selective hardening create different shade of metal - in damascus it is not very desirable!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, David!

[@HeavyForge]

Great video! I don’t coffee etch for the exact same reason. Also I can’t believe I never thought of using a q tip of full tang Damascus blades!🤦🏼‍♂️😂 I would super glue the scales, shape, knock them off, etch then epoxy them on.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Spencer! The qtip works well, I did it for the stainless San mai to see the layers on the tang. 😉

[@erikthered76]

Acetone also sets the black. It's faster than waiting for it to dry. Spray on enough so it looks dry when it flashes off . If not spray a bit more.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I haven’t tried that, I will have to experiment with it. Thanks!

[@johncannon3593]

I started out using vinegar, but I don't like the pervasive smell of hot vinegar and the foaming issue. Then I tried something I have not heard anyone mention, which is a strong citric acid solution. It actually works as well as vinegar, if not better, has a much less pervasive smell, and doesn't foam over. You can buy powdered citric acid in bulk not very expensively.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

This is a pretty old video, my process is different now. For electro-etching I just use saltwater. For Damascus etching, see the last video in my Intermediate Series playlist. 👍. Thanks for watching.

[@aeiouy80]

Hi there! First of all, thank you for sharing your tips and experiences with us, I'm really enjoying your Triple-T Thursday videos! :) Now let's get to the question: what do you use for stainless pattern-welded Damascus etching? any suggestions for the mixing ratio? Thank you in advance for your reply! Cheers! :)

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m very pleased you’re getting something out of the TripleT videos! I’ve actually never done stainless Damascus but it’s on the list for this year! I think you just use regular ferric chloride in a 4:1 mix with vinegar that I use on high carbon Damascus. Thanks for watching!

[@aeiouy80]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Thanks a lot! Looking forward to seeing what's coming next. :)

[@henbaz1791]

How many knives can you etch with one mix?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Ferric chloride can be stored and used for years. I’ve had the same batch for about 2 years at this point. Thanks for watching.

[@rickodonnell2243]

I want to see someone with a user in Damascus un-etched after a year of use everyday.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

You are saying don’t etch it and see what it looks like after a year? I’ve heard of a few people doing this. The pattern just emerges with use. Kind of a cool idea. Though it’s harder to market and get the $$ for it! If you were making it for yourself maybe.

[@rickodonnell2243]

@@TyrellKnifeworks exactly!