"Epic Blade Finish!" DIY Acid Etch And Stone Wash | How To Knife

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  • This week on How To Knife, Zac teaches you how to acid etch and stone wash your knife blade at home. Find a knife to acid wash here: bit.ly/2xH3jXr
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    Introduction: 0:15
    Supplies: 0:20
    Acid Etch Science: 0:45
    Etching Preparation: 1:10
    Nail Polish: 2:16
    Solution Preparation: 2:35
    Acid Etching: 3:33
    Stone Washing: 4:15
    Final Steps: 5:00
    Etching Other Steels: 5:18
    Common Mistakes: 5:48
    Final Notes: 6:11
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  • @jacobbeal1210
    @jacobbeal1210 Před 4 lety +389

    If you do not want to keep the leftover solution used for the acid wash, then you need to truly neutralize it before dumping it down your drain. You first need to sprinkle baking soda in it and stir. The solution should begin to bubble and this is good because it is chemically neutralizing the acid instead of just diluting it like when you rinse. Keep sprinkling the baking soda until it stops bubbling And then pour it down the drain with some running water for a couple minutes. Doing this is standard procedure in a lab and will protect the pipes in your home from damage.

    • @beandipnchips4502
      @beandipnchips4502 Před 4 lety +11

      Jacob Beal or you can just dilute the shit out of it. Draino is a stronger acid solution than this solution when diluted. Might just clean out your pipes.

    • @Sporky0000
      @Sporky0000 Před 4 lety +22

      @@beandipnchips4502 Draino is a basic

    • @robinpohl2702
      @robinpohl2702 Před 4 lety +1

      Great advice, also stirring is important

    • @beandipnchips4502
      @beandipnchips4502 Před 4 lety +9

      Lol there goes my 2 cents

    • @Nordraw
      @Nordraw Před 4 lety +2

      that's the reason I don't want to do it. Way too much trouble and a lot of people won't do anything but dump it down the drain.

  • @dbstelly
    @dbstelly Před 3 lety +21

    If you trace the blade where it meets the scales with a pencil before taking apart you will have a visible line for the nail polish. Just remove the line before dipping.

  • @brendendominick8
    @brendendominick8 Před 4 lety +145

    This series needs to continue! I love the short videos, and how informational it is

  • @timothyvolkers5343
    @timothyvolkers5343 Před 2 lety +8

    Maannnnn I sure miss Zach in the Blade HQ videos. He brought so much more information and details about the knives.

  • @Termiux
    @Termiux Před 4 lety +53

    For the acid container I recommend you guys use a glass container, glass is virtually impervious to acids so you should have no long term issues containing the acid! my 2 cents ;) great video guys!

    • @bendejong8188
      @bendejong8188 Před 4 lety +8

      Jorge Moreno I use ferric a lot and it’s a salt and is safe in plastic...it comes in a plastic bottle😉

    • @Termiux
      @Termiux Před 4 lety +1

      @@bendejong8188 true that just what I do with every acid not all are plastic safe

    • @wesleypowers
      @wesleypowers Před 11 měsíci

      @@Termiux Huh?

    • @hamasmillitant1
      @hamasmillitant1 Před 9 měsíci

      just make sure you dont add water to powdered ferric chloride even in glass it can get hot enough to melt it & if doing a 3 or 4 to 1 solution in plastic probably put 1/2 of acid into water wait a few mins put other 1/2 in
      (can crack crucible adding just a little water to mound of powdered feric)

    • @kaiden6677
      @kaiden6677 Před 7 měsíci

      @@wesleypowershe’s saying that he uses other acids, not just ferric chloride. Some acids can eat plastic, so he just stores them all in glass anyway.

  • @uncleknife9887
    @uncleknife9887 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks, after wasting my time on 30+ other videos I finally found you.
    This video is hands down, the best tutorial on Ferric Chloride etching on CZcams.
    All the other videos are weak.

  • @forrestwebb67
    @forrestwebb67 Před 4 lety +27

    If you want to get a copper or brass finish on your blade/hardware, after removing it form the ferric chloride and washing it, scrap it with either a piece of copper wire or a brass bristled brush (they use them in gold a lot) and it will transfer the copper/brass over to it and will retain fairly well, and then you can still throw it in the stones if you want the stonewash look.

    • @doriasheehan7047
      @doriasheehan7047 Před 4 lety +1

      Hey thanks that’s an awesome tip I’m gunna try both on them on some cheap kershaws. Stay safe and thanks also great video

    • @xvaldez3284
      @xvaldez3284 Před 4 lety

      Copper plating seems easier

    • @N3wbMa5t3r
      @N3wbMa5t3r Před 2 lety

      @@xvaldez3284 How do you cooper plate a blade

  • @mthunter7004
    @mthunter7004 Před rokem +2

    I have been searching for a short straight to the point on acid etch, and y’all are perfect, thank you so much!

  • @Annoymouslyawesome
    @Annoymouslyawesome Před 4 lety +55

    Love these sort of contents. Especially the anodising video. Straightforward and clear , providing good cheap easy and home alternatives , no need for fancy machines or gigs.

    • @etherealicer
      @etherealicer Před 4 lety

      Well, except the power source... With batteries I got pretty inconsistent result as they drain quite fast. I'm now waiting on a power source.

  • @Troygster1
    @Troygster1 Před 4 lety +205

    He tellin us where to find all these acids and such, and I’m here like, “bro, where you get them gloves?!”

  • @MrMackalicious13
    @MrMackalicious13 Před 3 lety +1

    Did it just like you did it and I am very happy with the results!! I did this on my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 S30V blade and stainless steel pocket clip. I let both etch for about 6 minutes and it brought the metal to a cool grey color, which I prefer, then rock bath lasted about 3-5 minutes. Wish I could show pics! Thanks for the video and the techniques. Love Blade HQ on CZcams!!!!!!

  • @NomenclaturalMan
    @NomenclaturalMan Před 4 lety

    I absolutely LOVE this content from you guys, keep these coming, these are amazing!

  • @gonzalomcordovez
    @gonzalomcordovez Před 4 lety +8

    I recently acid etched and stone washed my opinel carbone with this technique. And the result is beautiful 😍

    • @jeddy_bravo
      @jeddy_bravo Před 4 lety +1

      how did you take off the handle? Or did you leave it on? Is that possible?

  • @bigange83
    @bigange83 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video. One of the better “how to” videos I’ve seen in a while! I did a Benchmade 940 last year.

  • @mountaingoattaichi
    @mountaingoattaichi Před 3 lety

    Really well done and thorough. One of the best ones out there on acid washing.

  • @FriedPi-mc5yt
    @FriedPi-mc5yt Před 4 lety +1

    This is great stuff. Can’t wait for more!

  • @k.0ly
    @k.0ly Před 3 lety

    Just followed y’all’s guide for my CJRB talla and Elementum and I’m sooooo happy with how they came out! Thanks for the how to!

  • @JP-8924
    @JP-8924 Před 4 lety

    Man, this is seriously awesome. I cant wait to try this. Thanks for posting!

  • @oo-oe4km
    @oo-oe4km Před 4 lety +1

    great series and a great stay-at-home diy project activity during these times

  • @NJasperSmith
    @NJasperSmith Před 4 lety +3

    Windex is great for neutralizing after the acid bath. Great video Zac!

  • @jlevy31
    @jlevy31 Před 4 lety +1

    I've tried lemon juice on cpm-3v and it comes out great. You end up with a nice black, non-reflective coating. It takes hours rather than minutes. Great job on the videos!

  • @zsombordonko6459
    @zsombordonko6459 Před 4 lety

    This is my new favourites series! Hell yes

  • @christopherkatz9484
    @christopherkatz9484 Před rokem

    I've done this on two knives now, an R1D2 and a Para 3 and I LOVE the outcome. It's the only non-bare finish I like.

  • @nooralkhateeb21
    @nooralkhateeb21 Před 3 lety

    Hey man .. i m biggener and had 10 questions .. you answered all of them in 5 minutes ..
    Your are very straight forward, your language is very clear for me ..
    Really appriciated..
    I will not miss any of your videios ..

  • @906tech
    @906tech Před 4 lety

    These How To Knife videos are exactly what I want to see!

  • @cbis327
    @cbis327 Před 4 lety

    Wow! Just tried this for the first time on a CJRB Taiga with grey scales (my new go-to EDC beater). Did all the metal parts, but didn’t stonewash. Came out awesome!

  • @jeffkemp5582
    @jeffkemp5582 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing this guys. I love these finishes and hope I can exercise some restraint and not just stain ALL my blades!

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  Před 4 lety +1

      It looks so good that not doing all your blades really is the struggle😁

  • @dewarner12
    @dewarner12 Před 4 lety

    This is a really great series that is informative and entertaining. Thanks -

  • @westsenkovec
    @westsenkovec Před 4 lety +48

    Benchmade's Lifesharp department is going to love you.

    • @kyleduddleston4123
      @kyleduddleston4123 Před 4 lety +6

      Not sure they will honor the warranty after dipping the blade in acid and shaking it around with rocks. Lol But they are cool enough that they just might still sharpen it for you.

    • @joemoore1382
      @joemoore1382 Před 4 lety +3

      Even if you break the blade I believe you can still pay for a blade replacement.

    • @kyleduddleston4123
      @kyleduddleston4123 Před 4 lety +1

      @@joemoore1382 I'm pretty sure that you are correct. I just don't know how they feel about custom acid etching or if they will still sharpen the custom blade.

    • @user-wr3gp8hj3i
      @user-wr3gp8hj3i Před 4 lety +1

      Pretty sure they know you dissembled the knife to do it and therefore void your warranty. Whether they chose to enforce it is up to them.

    • @jaredcanon5965
      @jaredcanon5965 Před 3 lety +14

      If you are going to dissassemble /reassemble a knife and do the acid bath customization yourself then Im gonna make the assumption that you have the skills to sharpen a knife so that you wouldn't be shipping it back to Benchmade for them to do it.

  • @cofaul1174
    @cofaul1174 Před 4 lety

    Really digging these types of videos!

  • @bobinmontana777
    @bobinmontana777 Před 4 lety

    Great instructional video. My old Benchmade 940 now sports a dark, acid washed blade.

  • @saraqdanut9300
    @saraqdanut9300 Před 4 lety

    Best video on YT about knife patina at homme with good results.

  • @waterwoodguitars6871
    @waterwoodguitars6871 Před 3 lety

    Wow, love this! I’m getting ready to put a brass scale on my CRKT Pilar and the acid and stone wash would look cool with a brass look.

  • @huntermcbride2110
    @huntermcbride2110 Před 4 lety +45

    I literally was just looking for this like 30 minutes ago after watching the titanium anodization video

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  Před 4 lety +2

      Glad we could help😁

    • @craigtorr5521
      @craigtorr5521 Před 4 lety +1

      @@BladeHQ can you anodize other materials the same way

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  Před 4 lety +1

      @@craigtorr5521 the process we showed in our annodization video only works with titanium.

    • @calebmilligan5463
      @calebmilligan5463 Před 4 lety

      @@BladeHQ I thought you said it doesn't work with titanium?

    • @P-tricky13
      @P-tricky13 Před 4 lety

      I can't get any acid anymore since RadioShack closed down 😢

  • @johnkennedyswenja
    @johnkennedyswenja Před 3 lety

    I like that you say what is needed to get the point across. I now have no fear to try this.

  • @leecheesemore5873
    @leecheesemore5873 Před 4 lety

    Been subscribed since 2018. Best video yet! Keep it up!

  • @jasongrabowski920
    @jasongrabowski920 Před 4 lety

    You guys should do a blade shapes guide. There are alot of things that personally I don't know about why different blade shapes do better at certain tasks, or even how to use each blade shape effectively. I can almost guarantee that I'm not the only one in this situation and would love to be educated so that we don't waist our money on what could be "the wrong knife". Just food for thought. Keep up the great work!!!

  • @rodrigolaporte274
    @rodrigolaporte274 Před 4 lety +1

    OHHHHHHHHHHH THIS IS PERFECT thank you! I don't have all the materials right now but as soon as I can get them I'll do this to a knife or two (I know, it'll end up being all of my knives ahahahhahaa)

  • @officialandproper
    @officialandproper Před 4 lety

    Awesome series - thank you! 👍

  • @pavlokaterynchuk2762
    @pavlokaterynchuk2762 Před 4 lety

    Wow, thanks guys, that is by far the best and the most understandable video about blackwash blade upgrade) Tried a couple of Mora ad Opinel carbon steel blades using Cola), that was not bad, but with stonewash it is much better to my eye) Thanks!

  • @marlonm1596
    @marlonm1596 Před 4 lety +1

    Love these vids.

  • @christophergardiner7372

    Thanks for this video. Been looking forward to it since you teased it on Banter. Cant wait to give this a try with my Benchmade Griptilian.

  • @TheGerik321
    @TheGerik321 Před 4 lety +1

    Woooow, just in time)) literally I was an hour away from acid-stonewashing my knife xDxD

  • @duaneraymond4252
    @duaneraymond4252 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic video. Well done!!!

  • @jesseparbhu6125
    @jesseparbhu6125 Před 4 lety

    Can't wait to try this out

  • @colbyturner1602
    @colbyturner1602 Před 4 lety

    Love these videos!!!!

  • @trashflipper5117
    @trashflipper5117 Před 4 lety +1

    I always wanted to do this to my brs rep, now I can finally do so thanks:)

  • @lukescrase5134
    @lukescrase5134 Před 4 lety +2

    That stone washed elementum and tenacious👌👌

  • @jakefromohiostate
    @jakefromohiostate Před 4 lety

    I’m so excited to try this. I’ve always wanted to

  • @liu23usc
    @liu23usc Před 4 lety

    This is freaking golden!!

  • @monkpato
    @monkpato Před 4 lety

    That was an excellent tutorial!

  • @todverderben5440
    @todverderben5440 Před 4 lety +1

    I was just watching your latest wow and was stonewashing my Cold Steel Pro Lite Tanto and than the Recon 1 Tanto. I etched them yesterday. I also acidcetched and stonewashed the pocket clip and the lockbar.

  • @jakefromohiostate
    @jakefromohiostate Před 4 lety

    Yes!! Yes I have wondered...THANK ZAC!!!

  • @joshjorgensen1032
    @joshjorgensen1032 Před 4 lety

    Great series.

  • @jamesstraub4981
    @jamesstraub4981 Před 4 lety

    Turned out sick. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @twelve23-familyfunadventur32

    Great video def on the list to try

  • @ferrumiumcanis5211
    @ferrumiumcanis5211 Před 4 lety

    Nice choice on that nail polish color. Most people I've seen used transparent, but that blue is spot on.

    • @censusgary
      @censusgary Před 4 lety

      Use colored polish and it will be much easier to see where you have (and haven’t) put it, and, later, whether or not you’ve gotten all of it off.

  • @TheImtoomuch
    @TheImtoomuch Před 4 lety

    Awesome video! Thank you.

  • @ocultimastacking6654
    @ocultimastacking6654 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow amazing knives video ever!!! :D

  • @speedygonzales3247
    @speedygonzales3247 Před 4 lety +10

    Love the diy vids! Keep them coming and stay healthy and safe blade HQ!

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! You too👊

  • @shervinmoradi6991
    @shervinmoradi6991 Před 3 lety +1

    it was extremely goooood

  • @mauricion6608
    @mauricion6608 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, it’s very helpful 👍🏼

  • @zdp-189
    @zdp-189 Před 3 lety

    Just did my verawood S35VN QSP Hawk with the etch and tumble....came out awesome!!! So glad I tried it. Next is my poor scratched to death Spyderco Domino w CTS-XHP, and maybe the blue Bugout for hell of it like yours in video!

  • @gulfbravo13
    @gulfbravo13 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Zac

  • @balazsvarga1792
    @balazsvarga1792 Před 4 lety

    Guys thank you very much for this video, it was very interesting, I will test it one day

  • @sonofgod2405
    @sonofgod2405 Před 2 lety

    Awesome vid thx for the information !

  • @Cole-Baker
    @Cole-Baker Před 11 měsíci

    I love that mat

  • @kydd666
    @kydd666 Před 4 lety

    I did this to my spyderco resilience but i also did the pocket clip to match, came out very cool looking

  • @shiranistraker7572
    @shiranistraker7572 Před 4 lety

    great series

  • @jeanblignaut2180
    @jeanblignaut2180 Před 3 lety

    Awsome video thank you!!

  • @super3three3
    @super3three3 Před 3 lety

    I really want to do this to my pen. Great video!

  • @mistersmith3986
    @mistersmith3986 Před 4 lety

    I'm thinking about doing this on my Recon 1 S35VN Spear Point Deseret Warrior Edition.
    Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️✝️

  • @nicholaspearse2222
    @nicholaspearse2222 Před 4 lety +1

    The swiss army corkscrew replacement better be the next video...ever since you hinted at it I've been super excited.

    • @dillonpollard9156
      @dillonpollard9156 Před 4 lety

      Nicholas Pearse I’m waiting for it to drop so I can see how easy it is before buying a compact

  • @Youtube-Censorship-Police

    the good old times when bhq was actually fun to watch..

  • @cientifiko
    @cientifiko Před 3 lety

    very useful, thanks

  • @octaviant9brieto43
    @octaviant9brieto43 Před 4 lety

    Good OG vibes with this one.

  • @hfuffvnjvnijd8989
    @hfuffvnjvnijd8989 Před 4 lety

    very cool! keep making these plz :D

  • @chrisweathersOU812
    @chrisweathersOU812 Před 4 lety +1

    This looks like a great "in between" from the regular Bugout and the Blackout!

    • @FLZach
      @FLZach Před 4 lety

      Not disagreeing with you at all, but the 535GRY-1 is also a good "in between" as it's a grey coated blade.👍

  • @renelesch6244
    @renelesch6244 Před 4 lety

    Can I just mention how great these vidoes are on the production side as well as the informational side....

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! Jamie and Carson work hard on these.

    • @renelesch6244
      @renelesch6244 Před 4 lety

      @@BladeHQ and you can really see that... Stay safe ;)

  • @Migs3
    @Migs3 Před 3 lety

    Cool video, Thanks!

  • @h3dhunt3r70
    @h3dhunt3r70 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome guys need me a bench made bug out to do this with !!!

  • @lw4dbe
    @lw4dbe Před 23 hodinami

    Great video !

  • @Adam-118
    @Adam-118 Před 3 lety

    Thank you.

  • @johnghostling3002
    @johnghostling3002 Před 3 lety

    Thanks🙏

  • @slipmud84
    @slipmud84 Před 4 lety

    I did this with my Spyderco Tenacious about 9 months ago. It turned out great. The only thing I didn't do was dilute the ferric chloride. It took about 2 mins to get the finish I wanted. It has lightened up a bit since then.

  • @kushkiller7108
    @kushkiller7108 Před 4 lety

    Cool thanks for sharing.

  • @christopherharris3435
    @christopherharris3435 Před 4 lety

    NIIIIIICE Thanks y'all

  • @konadude50
    @konadude50 Před 4 lety

    ....Awesome video!

  • @alkishararis9347
    @alkishararis9347 Před 4 lety

    Niiiice!!!😃😃😃😃

  • @Nordraw
    @Nordraw Před 4 lety

    I'll just buy mine already done if I want that look. Thanks for the video though, nice to know how to do it.

  • @balsbydanglin2498
    @balsbydanglin2498 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video

  • @Nick-or1tq
    @Nick-or1tq Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome

  • @Samdroid_
    @Samdroid_ Před 4 lety +108

    The knife choice and title could've been better
    "acid etching your knife while the world is ending"

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  Před 4 lety +10

      True we missed that one🤣

    • @andreasplesko1543
      @andreasplesko1543 Před 4 lety

      Common, we will get through this!!

    • @AmanVerma-bt7fr
      @AmanVerma-bt7fr Před 4 lety +2

      @@BladeHQ hi, can I use rubbing alcohol instead of acetone?

    • @_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
      @_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Před 3 lety +2

      @@andreasplesko1543 Hello from the future. We didn't get through this yet.

    • @vanemaster4345
      @vanemaster4345 Před 3 lety +2

      @@_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Hello from the future again, we still didn't quite get through this.

  • @sedorriku8021
    @sedorriku8021 Před 4 lety

    Did that on a few customs i made. really easy process.

  • @1964krazyeric
    @1964krazyeric Před 4 lety +1

    This is great! I have big plans now for quarantine times. Could you do one on etching a logo or picture into a blade? I'm thinking the same thing with more tape?

  • @jaypowell0185
    @jaypowell0185 Před 4 lety

    Wow great video

  • @N4STYNATE
    @N4STYNATE Před rokem

    I like the Okland construction hardhat ;-)

  • @macbird1241
    @macbird1241 Před 4 lety +4

    A simpler and easier version of this is to boil white vinegar and dunk the blade in that for a good 10-20 minutes. It’s food safe too! It also looks very nice and dark after.

    • @stomp4729
      @stomp4729 Před rokem

      what is this process called? i want to look up a video tutorial for this

  • @ibrahimjoshkun2503
    @ibrahimjoshkun2503 Před 4 lety

    Yea i really need to subscribe to this channel.

  • @gearandoutdoorger.3935

    Dude.. That civivi looks awesome with that finish