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Weird stuff happening
I just completed 3 knives this past weekend with just a few things left to do but have had them wrapped in a rag and took them to work to show the gang. Tonight when I got home I noticed a mark on one near my makers mark that looks similar to a smoke stain or like a stain a fire work would leave on concrete. Its kinda hard to explain but didnt give it much thought at that time. Left for a couple hours only to return and the other knife has an even darker mark similar to the other. The rag was clean.....so I thought. The steel the blades were made out of was 0-1. any thoughts ? What would be my best option for cleaning ? Oil, Acetone ........Any Ideas would sure help. I took the rag to try and wipe it off but its not wanting to come off too easy.
Thanks in advance for any ideas or help. Shane |
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Shane, I've noticed that on some of my knives as well, aprticularly around the makers mark. It happenson all types of steel - carbon or stainless... I think its just oxidation.
I have an unorthodox way of applying my logo, so for me the problem may be a bit of etchant "leak" around and through the stencil or resist I use. I find it easier now to etch my logo BEFORE attaching the handles and doing a couple of quick passes of the final hand rubbed finish before wrapping the blade for handle work. On my previous knives, I used a bit of metal polishing paste to clean up around the area - it comes off easily enough, but it can leave a small polished area around the logo which looks a bit uneven. Or the explanation could be as simple as some moisture on your wrapping cloth. Hope that helps. Jason. __________________ JASON CUTTER BLADEART Jason Cutter @ Dr Kwong Yeang Knifemaker, Australia (Matthew 10.16) |
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Sounds like you electro etch your mark.
Your pad could have been a tad wet or maybe you had a little seepage. I have used a pencil eraser on a satin finish going with the grain.You might try a few stroke on a white scotch brite pad over the area. Again I satin finish everything so some errors can be lcleaned up. $.02 TJ __________________ TJ Smith Knifemaker |
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Shane, Id try using "Flitz" polishing paste, it will remove oxides, and surface rust, wont scratch your finish, plus will leave a protective finish.
Just my thoughts God Bless Mike __________________ "I cherish the Hammer of Thor, but I praise the hand of God" |
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Thanks All for the QUICK responses. I probably should have mentioned this but on the second knife the mark is near the handle material and on the opposite side of the makers mark. I think it might have something to do with the Rag. Im going to look for that FLITZ paste Mike and give it a try. Any suggestions on where to get it ?
Thanks again for the ideas. Shane |
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Shane, someone that handled the knives at work may have had something or other on their hands that caused this. Always pass out rubber gloves before allowing anyone to handle a knife (kidding).
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Does one of your buddies have sweaty hands? Some people have so much acid in their skin that any steel they touch rusts.
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Shane:
Most bigger gun shops will carry it, or your bigger sorting goods stores. Good stuff, I use it on all my brass guards, it leaves a protective film that helps to keep the brass shiney and bright. God Bless Mike __________________ "I cherish the Hammer of Thor, but I praise the hand of God" |
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