My first Moro Kris stain attempt

Gt Obach · 3rd October 2006, 12:54 AM

i remember that awhile back there was a post on renew the pattern on these blades.... I believe it was something with arsenic trioxide and lime juice......
-- think thats the more traditional way?

I agree with Ric.... don't mix the acids..... acetic and ferric chloride may make it muddy... just the acetic should be fine and it may take abit....since it's a very weak acid... .

also... can you remove the handle..... don't want any acid on that...
& don't forget to neutralize it
- positively degrease it before any attempt at an etch...
- also... full emersion of blade in etchant is the best... ( at least from my experience )

take care
Greg

3rd October 2006, 12:54 AM	#3
Gt Obach Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	i remember that awhile back there was a post on renew the pattern on these blades.... I believe it was something with arsenic trioxide and lime juice...... -- think thats the more traditional way? I agree with Ric.... don't mix the acids..... acetic and ferric chloride may make it muddy... just the acetic should be fine and it may take abit....since it's a very weak acid... . also... can you remove the handle..... don't want any acid on that... & don't forget to neutralize it - positively degrease it before any attempt at an etch... - also... full emersion of blade in etchant is the best... ( at least from my experience ) take care Greg