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Brad L

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Here is my latest take on the kukri. I was trying for a Rick Marchand look (without trying to build a copy) rugged and coarse sort of like it was just dug out of the ground. The blade is 5160 with a heavy etch, wrought iron fittings and cord handle. The cord is soaked in epoxy, I peened the pommel on so its good and solid. 
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Here is a close up of the etch
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Random handle pics
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How did you etch the 5160?  I'm making some 5160 hunters and I love your patina.

I tried so much stuff I'm not 100% sure but bleach seamed to work the best. The key was to soak in bleach then rub with steel wool. I did 20 cycles of bleach then scrub trying to keep the finish even 

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Yeah, bleach is a base but do NOT use it to counteract an acid, chlorine gas is one of the byproducts. This is a B-A-D thing!

Chlorine as an etchant would be using it's oxidizing properties. Peroxide is a strong oxidizer and safer if you mix it with other chemicals.

Frosty The Lucky.

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Yeah, bleach is a base but do NOT use it to counteract an acid, chlorine gas is one of the byproducts. This is a B-A-D thing!

Chlorine as an etchant would be using it's oxidizing properties. Peroxide is a strong oxidizer and safer if you mix it with other chemicals.

Frosty The Lucky.

Thank you for catching my oversight. I was just remembering the basic chemistry of it. 

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I'm not generally a fan of the twine-wrapped handles, but that's a really nice looking piece.  I think adding the middle bit of iron in the handle to accentuate the curve makes the whole thing pop.

Excellent work.

I should add I was never a big fan of them either until I held one. For a working knife I really like them, better than wood. I should add be careful using chemicals like bleach. I washed the blade with water then wiped it down with alcohol when I was switching chemicals. I don't know enough to advise people on chemicals use so better safe than sorry.

 

Thanks for the comments guys

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