Since I only make damascus blades now, to me this is
very time effective, as I etch both for the damascus pattern and the
AES mark at the same time. And it also looks really nice.
Mirror polished blade, ready for the acid etch. (Picture 1)
The sticker with my initials/maker mark. (Picture 2)
This decal was cutted from a big sheet I got made at a local print
shop.
It's a regular vinyl decal made with a cutting plotter to use on sides
of cars, windows, etc.
I cut the sticker according to my size needs. (Picture 3)
Already applied on the blade. (Picture 4)
Blade (with the sticker applied) on a solution of 70% Ferric Chloride
and 30% distilled water. I leave it there for about an hour. (Pictures
5 and 6)
Here's how it looks after the acid etching and a wash with water and
10% of sodium bicarbonate. (Picture 7)
Blade with the 600 grit water sand paper I'll use to polish it. (Picture
8) |
