Etching Blades

donutsrule · 3rd December 2004, 11:35 PM

Do you think a very mild polishing compound like MAAS might be too much for the grain on a kris? I have a total basketcase project kris that was cracked in the middle and brazed

and scorched

and allowed to rust in spots. I used MAAS on one side (haven't touched the other side yet) to take off active rust and scorching.

I have 0000 steel wool and (I think) ~2000 grit sandpaper at home. Should I go back over the blade with one of those before attempting to vinegar etch? Despite what the blade has gone through, it's an old one and I think the pattern will turn out quite nice (brass bits notwithstanding).

I've taken some digital pics, but haven't had the time to upload them to anything yet.
Thx.

3rd December 2004, 11:35 PM	#12
donutsrule Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 11	Do you think a very mild polishing compound like MAAS might be too much for the grain on a kris? I have a total basketcase project kris that was cracked in the middle and brazed and scorched and allowed to rust in spots. I used MAAS on one side (haven't touched the other side yet) to take off active rust and scorching. I have 0000 steel wool and (I think) ~2000 grit sandpaper at home. Should I go back over the blade with one of those before attempting to vinegar etch? Despite what the blade has gone through, it's an old one and I think the pattern will turn out quite nice (brass bits notwithstanding). I've taken some digital pics, but haven't had the time to upload them to anything yet. Thx.