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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 19:19:55 GMT
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Post by mrkrinkle on Oct 12, 2009 19:59:58 GMT
Could you let everyone know how you proceeded with the technique?
When doing this type of etching, I start by polishing the blade with 800 grit, use the solution (I use lemon juice instead of vinegar), then 1000 grit, solution, 1500 grit, solution, etc..
Is this the same method you used?
Just want to help everyone with the procedure if they've not tried this before.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 20:47:05 GMT
Apologies,
My blades were both at 1500 grit when I first etched. First thing I did was use 91% iso alcohol to clean each blade. Next I applied the solution sparingly, but as it dried, kept re-applying until the blades had a dark gray appearance(hamon was extremely detailed). After that I used FLITZ to removed the oxidation, and again cleaned the blade to see how it turned out. I repeated this 2 more times for a total of 3. In the end I cleaned and applied choji oil, which made the hamon more prominent as well. Also as the hybrid guide states, if you get any etch on the other side and dont take care of it right away, it WILL stain. I removed the cosmetic yokote line as much as possible--They are horrid in my opinion and the blade looks better without them. Anyway, I did deviate from the hybrid polish guide a bit, but I'm still happy with the outcome. Oh, a question, did you use 1500 after you were done etching? I did not use sandpaper after etching. Any more questions, let me know!---Wolf
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 20:53:12 GMT
Hey...looks like your kaze has a boshi. Well looky, looky there!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 21:00:38 GMT
Ya Travis, it appears to have boshi. The crappy cosmetic yokote completely obscured it.---Wolf
----By the way, I kept the solution hot and reheated it a few times.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2009 1:24:11 GMT
Great pics wolf. What is the ratio of the vinegar solution? 1:1:1? And what type of vinegar have you used? Artificial or naturally brewed vingegar? Finally, i don't have flitz from where i'm from. Is there any other polishing paste i can use?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2009 1:47:51 GMT
Xeno,
I used distilled white vinegar that on the bottle said "diluted with water to 5% acidity" that I got at the "Ehem, Big Box Store". As far as the mix, it was mostly vinegar (over 50 percent I'm sure) I added water and soap until it coated the blade and didn't just run off-----I recommend using a test blade to get consistency like a butter knife. As far as not having FLITZ, I'm not sure what else you could use, any forumites help us out here?
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Post by kaijinbutsu on Oct 13, 2009 18:11:39 GMT
What is FLITZ?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2009 18:25:57 GMT
A metal polishing cream. Metal glo is a similar polishing cream, here in nortern Europe Autosol is popular.
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Post by kaijinbutsu on Oct 13, 2009 21:20:42 GMT
A metal polishing cream. Metal glo is a similar polishing cream, here in nortern Europe Autosol is popular. Oh, ok. Thanks! I figured it was something of that nature.
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Post by Dan Davis on Oct 15, 2009 20:45:38 GMT
hand dishwashing soap and plain old "scratchless" scouring powder such as Ajax, Bon Ami, Bartender's Friend, etc. works better than flitz for removing oxides and is QUITE a bit cheaper. Just mix them until you have a consistency you like, rub until they turn dark, and rinse in very hot water.
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