How to Safely & Effectively Etch Damasteel® - 3 different results

How to Safely & Effectively Etch Damasteel - 3 different results #Damasteel
Follow along with maker John Phillips of Phillips Forged as he takes us through the safety protocol and etching techniques to achieve three distinct finishes. John started with a 70mm wide billet of DS93X™ in the Grosserosen™ pattern.
To see more available patterns, visit: https://damasteel.se/patterns/

Important to note, there are other ways to etch the material, this is one example of the process. Always etch in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors.

A full data-sheet can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/e6unsf6b
For more info: https://damasteel.se/

SAFETY MATERIALS
- Safety glasses
- Apron
- Nitrile gloves
- Respirator
- Ear protection (when grinding)

ETCHING MATERIALS shown in the video
- Well-ventilated area, preferably OUTDOORS
- Large Pyrex beaker
- Scientific hotplate
- Magnetic stirrer (or a submersible acid heater)
- etching mix (see data sheet for exact measurements)
- LOTS of baking soda on hand
- a large container of water with baking soda
- denatured alcohol on hand to clean the steel
- scientific thermometer

#Damasteel #Etching #Stainlesssteel #Knifemaking

Maker: John Phillips of Phillips Forged and Primeaux Goods
Filmed by: Jesse Brass of artandstory.co