How To Stone Wash A Knife | Full Guide

How To Stone Wash A Knife | Full Guide | Knife Making Tips

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This is a fully updated guide on how I acid stone wash my knives. The stone wash finish is one that I like to use a lot on my knifes because A.) I think it looks good and B.) I feel like it wears very well on a hard use knife. If yall got something out of this stone washing tutorial, please let me know in the comments below!
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@gabrielbeck2007 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Brazil and even though I don't speak English I have already learned a lot in your videos, thanks for the knowledge you give us. God blesses.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

@snake2261 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely not getting results like that with the stones I pulled out of my yard! LOL looks great man!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@DamnTrue 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a mix of river pebble from the side yard and crushed granite from the front walk. Hand-shake in a Thai takeout tub. Works like a peach....dribbles on your boots a little.

@adullahtarawneh8639 2 жыл бұрын

I think stons from a river or the beach are the best to use

@techfrank2431 Жыл бұрын

This was a really cool video of how a knife is stonewash since I have a d2 steel pocket folding knife and noticed that it says stonewash and got curious how it was made. Very nice

@BushCampingTools Жыл бұрын

Great video! Really honest and up front.

@mgannotti 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Been looking to get into doing this with knives and now have a game plan. Thanks!!

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@waynestinyworld 3 жыл бұрын

Great finish! Can't wait to watch the build video on this knife.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne!

@kensmapleleafretirement 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. Very pleasant looking finish. It looks like it feels textured as well. Very cool...

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@predator6692 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos. I really enjoy watching them and am learning quite a bit. Keep doing what you're doing man!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks!

@johnkennedyswenja 3 жыл бұрын

Very well articulated, easy to watch. Nice update.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@Zero_8347 2 жыл бұрын

That finish came out perfect! Also I love how you put a fuller in the tang.. that makes a lot of sense

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@johnwright2755 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man, first video I’ve watched on stone washing and I’m excited to try it!

@RedBeardOps 4 ай бұрын

Good luck! Cheers

@davidpayne5235 3 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful knife. I also like the tumbler.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын

New at knife building but have 9 done with heat treatment and trying to clean scale and etching for myself is about to be starting Thanks and need a tumbling box

@Wengelsworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. I generally followed your olds video for stone washing with good results, but it's always good to add some improvements to the process.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks man. Yeah, I figured it was time for an update! Cheers

@peshy1047 3 жыл бұрын

great tutorial !! I love dark stone wash blades!!!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jamesperkins9833 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love that NR grinder, love mine!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

HEck yeah man! I'm loving mine too

@alexanderbertallo1995 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for shariing and keep up the great work! Much love from Switzerland

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander!

@cliftonshotwell7847 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job and thanks for the detailed instructions. 👍

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@classicguitar4900 Жыл бұрын

Bravo 👏👏 beautiful finish

@MakersMovementDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Very good information. Just researching the tumbler build for my own channel. I'll give a redirect back here when I finish it. Thanks for the scoop.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers man!

@Twinhemlocks 3 жыл бұрын

That knife came out great, it looks really sharp with the hollow grind

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Will be doing a full video on that build too!

@samgriffin5354 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! I haven't been getting the best results from just a straight acid etch, I hadn't even thought about contaminants in the solution. You've earned yourself my subscription!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam!

@Aaronyavcm 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, thank you for sharing!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Shorjok 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife, even more beautiful finish. For what looks like such an amateurish setup, this is by far the nicest stonewash finish I've seen on anything. I'm taking notes :)

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you greatly!

@seekerend 3 жыл бұрын

I never considered using my belt grinder as the drive for a rock tumbler and it seems so obvious now. Awesome tip.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jamesbarisitz4794 Жыл бұрын

Full of useful information. That blade is well designed and executed. Subbing now. (first video I've seen here) That's one clear etch you made there man!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@jerodweaver9992 3 жыл бұрын

Great work turned out beautiful

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@tullydj2 3 жыл бұрын

Super clean lines on that knife!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald! Full build coming out next I think

@williamemerson1799 3 жыл бұрын

Always get something good from your videos.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thank you William!

@irzyxelwj 3 жыл бұрын

Neat. I'm not making knives, but I found your two videos on this from searching for information on stone washing. I want that finish on some blades I want to buy.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@xcrimsonx5 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same WEN drill press. I love their tools.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

THey get the job done for sure!

@davidscadlock5569 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I need to mix a new batch of etch at 50/50. Mine started out very dilute based on another video & has gotten weaker, so best to start over. Thank you for the great content!!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers David! Good luck

@georgeyoung613 2 жыл бұрын

Using your sander to tumble your knife is absolutely brilliant. I would have never thought to do that. Great video and think you for the tip.

@sudo_nym 3 жыл бұрын

Sitting here wearing my Red Beard Ops hoodie, watching your video. Sweet! 😎 Those lines on the knife are so clean, James. Really impressed by that. Sets off the stone wash beautifully! Cheers!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you greatly sir! Will be doing a full build of this knife... Cheers and thanks as always!

@sudo_nym 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps Thank YOU! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

@lucasferla7899 Жыл бұрын

Great video man, nice job!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@hootenknives153 3 жыл бұрын

great video really need to build one of those tumbling rigs.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

It gets the job done for sure!

@gibsonjk4 3 жыл бұрын

your the main reason i started making knifes mine are not near as nice as yours because im hand filing everything but give me a year or so thanks man for all the information i plan on doing a hamon knife with a stone wash upper finish to really bring out the hamon might be hard to pull off but i think i can do it

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man, glad you're making some knives! I'm sure that will look great! Cheers

@theriversexperience9383 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely a fan of a good stone wash. Most of my 5160 knives are stone washed. Good Video and good info as always.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Right on man, thanks for the watch. Cheers

@Garage4Life 3 жыл бұрын

Wooow ... so here what is stone wash !! I am suprised. Nice result. Thanks :)

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@BalticBlades 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Your videos are the only knife making videos on youtube without your comment :D I started this guessing game "of how long I have to scroll to find Redbeards comment" on new knife making videos. Thanks for being active in the community.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you sir! I do my best to keep learning how other people make their knifes! Makes me better too

@ClenioBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Super tip. Thanks!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@globeeartheulogy9126 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Awesome video

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@The_Cholo 11 ай бұрын

Three thousandth like, dope. Good video man, this was super informative, well made, overall just bravo!!

@RedBeardOps 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын

Helpful Thanks good video

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@MrSoloun 3 жыл бұрын

Always liked that finish, I've had some issues with containment on blades and will try that brush with soap method, been using a clean rag with soap and I think it fails to clean well enough.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck sir!

@bobgore1962 2 жыл бұрын

It is a short, but awesome video my brother! The finish on the knife came out beautiful! Definitely going to try this! Thanks for sharing! ....... Bob Gore from Minnesota USA 😎👍🏻🔨🔥🗡️🇺🇸

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

THanks! Good luck Bob!

@armadilloforge 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Pretty much what I do except for the baking soda. It makes sense though. I tried different stones and got some weird results like sharp flint pieces. Keep those videos coming!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I haven't tried new stones yet. Need to.

@superdelsol 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are what got me into knife making, so thank you for that! The Stonewash finish is definitely my favorite as well. But... one question for you. What do you do with the transition line on the spine? Thanks

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Most of the time I put a satin finish on the spine. If you want to keep the stone wash on the spine you could use removable handle scales. Cheers sir!

@rbclima Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@TheMotownPhilly 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, I use the same process and surprise surprise I got it from your previous video lol. I would also like to point out that the part of the blade that did not harden during the heat treat is always much lighter in color when etched. I find that usually have to sand with 2500 grit on the spine to make the darker part blend with then lighter non hardened etch. I personally like my stuff as uniform as I can get it. Thanks for the video and I'm really enjoying watching your improvement process as time goes on. Good work.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Phillip, cheers man!

@achekadib9170 3 жыл бұрын

Great work

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@d.j.roberts187 3 жыл бұрын

Cool knife!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks DJ, I'll have a full build on this guy coming out.

@thepettyforge9082 3 жыл бұрын

You truly have some skills. Love how the stone wash finish comes out different every time. Also thinking about starting youtubing not sure if its a good idea though

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach! It's one of my favorite finishes for sure. Good luck with your channel

@OutdoorsWithBigMatt 3 жыл бұрын

That’s cool love your video

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

@wolfman75 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!!!! Great Info!!!! Thank You!!!👍😎✌

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cheers

@1961chas 3 жыл бұрын

I like it , very nice!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@gsckorohod4002 Жыл бұрын

Great videos. Question. After you complete the stone wash. How do you do your scales without sanding the wash out on the spine on the knife and underneath?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is one way - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9xlmdSKu7KZfqs.html

@johncannon3593 3 жыл бұрын

Love the tumbler! I've been looking for a cost-effective way to get a stone-wash finish for a while. Do you have plans for it posted anywhere?

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Hey John, you can search my channel for the tumbler. I have a full build video on that guy.

@Jim-fr3gr 3 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Mr-kn6uk 7 ай бұрын

Cool as mate!!!!!!!!!!!!

@RedBeardOps 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@wallaceknifeworkshomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Have you put more than 1 blade in the tumbler? Im building one this week. Great work!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't! Not a bad thing to try though

@donoberloh 8 ай бұрын

Do you generally sharpen the edge again after the tumbling or only if its nicked? Thank you sir.

@RedBeardOps 8 ай бұрын

I generally sharpen after stone washing

@guop59 3 жыл бұрын

looking awesome, I want one :)

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alfonso!

@flmoose1 2 жыл бұрын

@Red Beard Ops While watching this video, i noticed you have two "paddles" in your stonewash tumbler, but when i watched your stonewash video, they're not there. What did you use and how did you attach? When I built mine i used 3" machine screws in the PVC end caps abs drilled a hole in a couple 2x4's to hold. Why did you choose the caster/PVC ring method?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

I just epoxied some strips of PVC in there. Helps with the mix. I used the materials I had on hand

@theflyinggearman3128 3 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed hardly anyone. Maybe 2 or 3 youtuber. But when ever you crank out a new vid...well then i am curious what good content comes next out of your garage. Wooohoo and cheers from germany.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Cheers from Texas, sir!

@patrickbledsoe2176 Жыл бұрын

Real cool sir well made video also

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brianlombardi8390 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the look of the stone wash and have been thinking about trying it. Right now I have been working with some "free" steel, some of which is 15n20. My question is will acid etch work on 15n20 because of the high chromium content? I know in Damascus they use it as the "light" colored steel.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, I've only used 15n20 in damascus like you mentioned to give contrast. I don't think it will take nearly as dark of an etch as 1084. You could try it though... maybe some gun blue or something will darken it up.

@jsin9851 2 жыл бұрын

Great concise video. Thanks for sharing. Dumb question coming from guy who knows nothing about knife making... What can you do if there are contaminants that you didn't catch and have an uneven finish? Are you able to refinish the blade?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Hey J, glad you liked it. You can sand the etch off and re-etch it.

@jasonfish4065 2 жыл бұрын

Man that's an awesome finish one question will this work for 1080 and 5160?steel thanks brother hammer on!!

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

This was 1804. It should work with any carbon steel

@thehumblepundit9790 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the look of your stone washed blades. Have you ever tried using instant coffee? I've seen that used on YT for Damascus steel. Does it just etch darker? Thanks for another great video from a super newb. I always learn a lot!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I haven't yet, but I think that would be cool to try!

@floydsagor9547 2 жыл бұрын

do you have a video/ link describing your etching process for your makers mark?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Floyd, I don't have a specific video on it, but I do etch my makers mark on all my knife builds. You can see my process in those videos.

@MrMarsBlades 3 жыл бұрын

Nice finish, I don't think my tumbler material is hard enough i don't get those kind of results either, time to change them I think, thanks man

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Good luck

@01Tubee 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished a blade and was going to stone wash it today. I built a similar rig to yours but used 4 casters and the caps against the casters to hold it centered. I built the etching machine per your instructions and ordered the stencils as well. I have an issue getting the stencil to seal or stick to the blade. This causes areas to that are not in the stencil sometimes. Any suggestions on that? Great content on your channel. Keep up the good work! Blessings!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Earl, glad to hear your on your way! On my stencil I generally just tape it down as flat as I can really good to the blade. Then hit it with some sand paper after to make sure there is not "over etch"

@chiefcityofthorndale2685 2 жыл бұрын

After handle material is added, and during shaping of the handle material, how do you keep from sanding off the finish on the spine and belly?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

You can either use removable handle scales, or bring the spine up to a satin finish

@theMrJoshuaua 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video, nice looking knife! I'm just getting started and using a file and hand sanding. What grit sand paper do you need to take it to for results like this when you plan to stonewash?

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jo, this is a 220 grit belt finish I think. If I remember right. Maybe 320

@theMrJoshuaua 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps sweet, thanks

@ridhwaanjogiat1708 2 жыл бұрын

If I sand my blade to 600 grit before etching, does it have to be super clean with no j hooks or will the ethc cover everything up

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, it can have j-hooks in it for sure

@richardjoseph8532 2 жыл бұрын

So how do you touch-up your handle edges after fitting the scales and re-grinding the edge? Cause that obviously removes the etch and scratch...

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

You can leave them at a satin finish, or use removable handle scales with your design.

@donoberloh Жыл бұрын

Great narration as well as the photography. Thank you for making this. Oh, does it work with stainless steel?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! I'm actually not sure about stainless. I bet it won't be quite as dark

@donoberloh Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps thank you . I’ll let you know how it turns out. Take care.

@garrettliggett5082 2 жыл бұрын

What was the mixture of that liquid called old please I'm starting out as well with my 1 by 30 still learning bevels yeah don't like having shiny knives so much I like the stone wash a lot better

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

I have a link to the acid in the video description. I mix it 50/50 with water

@nickhartman6372 9 ай бұрын

I am curious, where is a good place to buy the ferro, and any particular brand that is best? I found some from a company called MG chemicals, but it appears to be already diluted.

@RedBeardOps 9 ай бұрын

I just got mine on amazon, I think I linked to it in the description

@reidratajeski4298 2 жыл бұрын

How would you finish the spine on a knife with this finish? Is it back to sanded or polished on the spine and handle area of tang?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of times I go with a satin finish on the spine. If you want to keep the stone wash you can use removable scales.

@adventurerbg5675 3 жыл бұрын

Good job 😍😘

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@SOP_Airsoft 23 күн бұрын

Hello! How to make knife darker? I have used 1084 steel, 40% FeCl3 solution and it came out light grey. If keeping knife longer, 15-20minutes it gets dark black layer which washes out with just water. Thank You!

@RedBeardOps 23 күн бұрын

You could try a coffee etch to get it darker. There are limits

@surya5077 2 жыл бұрын

I love the stonewash. May I ask what knife you used in this video?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Surya, this is a knife I made. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gs2EZ5Vlxp7DYoE.html

@JoeEcho1429 3 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend to start knife making, cheap steel to practice on? Wood? Or just go for it and buy the right steel?

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I went straight to the good steel. In the off chance I was able to produce a nice product! 1084 isn't really that expensive really.

@j_edwards6075 Жыл бұрын

Would doing interval soaking like you've done also periodically darken stainless as well? I always tend to use stainless, mainly Nitro-V, 14c28n or AEBL and like stonewashing my knives too, however I tend to do hour long soaks in the Ferric chloride. Cheers

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

I'm really not sure! Never tried it

@j_edwards6075 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps I might try it on my next blade if I remember to. Just finished etching a blade this afternoon and wasn't overly sure. Thanks 😁

@likeamike 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Looks great! Have you ever tried putting your logo on last? After stone wash, bead blast, sandblast, ect...? I'm just curious if the dark mark is sharper after the blade finish is done.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a sand blast set up. That would be cool to play with. I have etched after the stone wash with decent results. If you want the mark to be darker you could hit it with the AC power right after the DC. I do that most of the time and it works out well. Just forgot to this time.

@likeamike 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps oh nice! I have the etch o matic, it only has the low amps. I'm thinking your right... might need the bigger machine with 15 amps. Thanks bud

@bronchiosaurus2766 3 жыл бұрын

nice video! also i very like the surface finish! i was thinking how it would look like if you put a gunblue after the stonewash? have you tried that?

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

I have not tried that yet, but I bet it would look pretty good.

@bronchiosaurus2766 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps maybe you would like a video about experimenting with different aproaches, i even thought gunblue first then stonewash and then anothergunblue for more contrast. thanks for the quick replay!

@oldiowan 2 жыл бұрын

ROCK question?? Does it matter what kind of rocks you use to tumble the blades with? I have a driveway full of limestone...OR...do you need harder rocks? THANKS for any help!! 🙂

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

I think different rocks can give you a slightly different use. Especially size. But no, I don't think it really matters that much.

@nathanmcalpine 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content you put out! It’s driving me to start making knifes. Just bought a 1x30 belt sander and building a forge this weekend. Thanks for the info. Keep it up!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, that's awesome Nathan!

@Devon.Martin 5 ай бұрын

Two years later-How’s it going?

@nathanmcalpine 5 ай бұрын

@Devon.Martin I made a couple of knives. Not long after I posted this. Then I got really interested in ornamental blacksmithing. I'm currently working on a pair of farrier rasp knives. Hopefully, soon, I can afford a decent 2x72. Then I plan to do a lot more knife making.

@Southernboy302 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, so I built the etcher you made, but I'm still not getting super clean or deep etchings. What stencil paper are you using? That may be my problem. Currently using a Brother PT-P700. Any suggestions?

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

I get my stencils from here - www.tustech.com/admin/home

@bedyalblacksmithing995 2 жыл бұрын

Coud you please show us you etching machine i really like it

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mMmXaLtzxNmrXWw.html

@mike-carrigan 3 жыл бұрын

I just recently found you and have been going back and watching some videos. I have a question about the stone-washed finish. After you do the stone-wash, you do your handles which removes some of that finish from the spine and none around the handle which to me (personal opinion of course) doesn't look balanced. Is there a way that you could reapply or do the handles differently? Thanks. Love your work.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, one option would be to use removable handle scales. You would put the handle scales on the knife, shape them, take them off, stone wash, and put back on. You could also try something like this - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ech_nZCcnLOVpac.html

@mike-carrigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps thanks, i'll check it out

@adullahtarawneh8639 2 жыл бұрын

What if i stonewash directly without adding or going through the same process will that work

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure.

@richardjoseph8532 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a benefit in stonewashing a blade, in terms of rust? Particularly on high carbon steel?

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Richard, I feel like it does help a little with rust. I always keep my high carbon blades oiled well though.

@evaderknives 3 жыл бұрын

Try adding a little vinegar to the 50/50 mix, maybe like 5-10%, it really darkens it up(I have a bottle of ferric & I just top my mix off here & there as needed). Also, you should give the ceramics a shot, ebay has cylinder ones if the HF ones are too big. I've tried a bunch & they all do about the same. I ended up just mixing them together. Keeping them really wet is the trick... Hope all is well, take it easy

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for the tip Dave. I'll have to add that in!