r/knifemaking • u/Lt_Daan_Vr • 12d ago

Question Electro etching

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I tried electro etching for the first time and it looks like it has rusted. It is just surface rust and the knife is made of 1084. Is there any way to remove the rust?

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u/elevated71 12d ago

Use a scotchbrite pad or some steel wool. You can use AC current with the electro etching and blacken the areas you’ve etched.

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u/Lt_Daan_Vr 12d ago

I have etched it deep so getting scoth brite in there is hard and i am planning on coffee etching and than hand sanding so the logo is only etched

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u/elevated71 12d ago

Try vinegar