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If it's coming back then I would definitely neutralize after you are done etching, lightly sand, and then oil. I've done the saltwater and homemade etcher and they work just fine. But you have to stop the etching process and it sounds like it is continuing. Not to get into debate over makers...

Tape your stencil tight to the blade and use less etching fluid. The pad on the electrode only needs to be damp, if its dripping wet then too much fluid will get behind the stencil and will etch. Some staining is normal behind the stencil (very light) and can be sanded off with 800 or 1500 grit.

Yep, I have the same setup but I ran a tube down to the bucket (metal stove pipe) to keep the dust from "wandering". Does what I need. The only downside is when I drop a bolster pin or whatever and it lands in the bucket. The single biggest dust "helper" I've got is the Fasco blower fan I have...

Another vote for the buffer. I've had it grab things even when I'm being careful. Hate the dang thing

These just arrived yesterday from G-Carta, sanded them real quick.

@Randy Lucius wanted to thank you for the "Etching Recipe". Etched some ABS from a big billet I bought awhile back and it turned out great!

Mokume Gane is cool to make and easy with quarters. Those rain drops turned out great! My next attempt I'm going to try and get some brass mixed in with the quarters. It's tricky though as the brass melts at a lower temp. Gotta get my thermocouple working today.

Looks good! It's fun when the metal squirts out and heads towards your leg or some other undesired location! The other downside to that is it can leave you with voids in the mokume, which lead to other bad things.

in regards to makers marks, it is a good idea to use your name and not just a logo. You want people to be able to find you and doing a google search with a picture isn't going to work as well as if you have a name to look for.

Bolsters are gonna be tough with Damascus. Getting the pins to "blend" like you can with brass/ss won't work. You could do hidden pins. That involves drill holes in the backs of the bolsters, hollowing out an area in the holes, and then using a brass pin that's just a little longer you compress...

Yeah, not sure that would ever touch cake or go near the kitchen! Very nice!

Last one for now. Son's 16th Birthday Bowie I like using the Gemsbok fur as a base for photos, but the reflections it puts on stuff is a pain. The guard shows funny marks that aren't there in real life.

Client order of 7

More 2021

Some client knives 2021

Some client knives 2020

2020 This was my first larger order (7, didn't post them all) and starting to do sheaths (but still pretty rough)

Some of these were sold, charity auctions, etc. 2018 or 2019'ish

Believe it or not, I just found this subforum. Here ya go. The first post starts with knives from about 2016 This was my first. The blade is a blank from usaknifemaker. I made 3 of these, one for me and two for my kids. That hooked me... This was my first actual grind (after many practice...

Finished this up just in time. My Son's 16th bday party is this weekend. Hopefully the case gets here in time. Only sliced myself once on this one! 16" OAL 154-CM Stainless Mokume Guard A.Blackwood/Brass/Copper/Stainless accents Muskox horn Mammoth Scales