Feedback on etching atempt

[Oliver Pinchot]

Good job on your first effort, Jens.
It's wootz, but the blade was overheated in spots during
the edge-hardening process. As a result, you see black
areas. Nothing to be done, so far as I know.
In my experience, the best wootz etches with ease. I hope
this will hold true for you, too.