How To Remove Etch on Stainless?

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ISKRA

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I'm not big on etches or at least most of them. They don't bother me on carbon blades since I use my knives, so the patina solves this problem quickly. Doesn't happen with stainless though. Is there an easy way to remove the dog paw etch on my #33 that doesn't involve sanding or power tools?

Here's a photo of the etch in question:
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I thank you for your help.
Cheers,
Žan
 
The only way to remove that is to resurface the steel to a point below the depth of the etch. If done improperly it will look far worse than the etch itself, if done skillfully, the blade could be done in either a brushed look, or brought up through the grits to a mirror polish.
 
sitflyer said:
The only way to remove that is to resurface the steel to a point below the depth of the etch. If done improperly it will look far worse than the etch itself, if done skillfully, the blade could be done in either a brushed look, or brought up through the grits to a mirror polish.
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Then Ima just leave it as it is. It's not that I can't live with the etch. :D
 
On that particular knife, I actually think that etch looks kinda neat. I'm usually not a fan of etches on most blades, most of which just look tacky; but that one seems to fit the overall aesthetic pretty nicely (including the shield and tang stamp). That's a pretty one. :thumbsup:

Sometimes, just shining & buffing up the blade with some metal polish (Flitz, Simichrome, etc) over time will gradually lighten etches without completely altering the original finish. More so, if the etch isn't very deep and if the existing finish is already mirror or nearly so.
 
I dont like most etching myself, this ones pretty cool. My least favorite etchings are words or logos. I like the native american on the canoe. Anyway I was gonna suggest sending it in and getting the blade replaced with an unfinished one. Im not sure of the cost but im pretty sure you can do it if it means that much to you. Let us know what you decide!
 
Obsessed with Edges said:
On that particular knife, I actually think that etch looks kinda neat. I'm usually not a fan of etches on most blades, most of which just look tacky; but that one seems to fit the overall aesthetic pretty nicely (including the shield and tang stamp). That's a pretty one. :thumbsup:

Sometimes, just shining & buffing up the blade with some metal polish (Flitz, Simichrome, etc) over time will gradually lighten etches without completely altering the original finish. More so, if the etch isn't very deep and if the existing finish is already mirror or nearly so.
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Thanks. I agree, it goes well with the dog paw shield and tang stamp, but I'm not 100 % sold on it. For example, I like the etch they used on their regular stainless runs way more, even though it's one of those "tacky" ones. I think it works on those. The dog paws make it look just a little bit toyish imo. I don't like overornamentation, if that's even a word ... But I still like the knife a lot. I'd rather leave it than try something and just mess it up.
 
urbantrapper said:
I dont like most etching myself, this ones pretty cool. My least favorite etchings are words or logos. I like the native american on the canoe. Anyway I was gonna suggest sending it in and getting the blade replaced with an unfinished one. Im not sure of the cost but im pretty sure you can do it if it means that much to you. Let us know what you decide!
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The problem is I live in Europe. I don't think it's worth the time and money as it doesn't bother me an awful lot, I am just checking my options. ;) It's not something that would keep me awake at night. :D But I also doubt they have a 33 blade laying around. It's been a while since they last made them, this one's from 2011.
 
This is the dog that the Dog Paw knife was fashioned from. It was the store mascot for Plaza Cutlery (out of business now - a former BF sponsored dealer). When they went out of business, they sold their remaining knives to another dealer. Anyway, think twice before you erase the memory of a great dog that many of us met, petted, and baby talked to.

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Modoc ED said:
This is the dog that the Dog Paw knife was fashioned from. It was the store mascot for Plaza Cutlery (out of business now - a former BF sponsored dealer). When they went out of business, they sold their remaining knives to another dealer. Anyway, think twice before you erase the memory of a great dog that many of us met, petted, and baby talked to.

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That's not fair! How can I do anything after looking at those eyes? :eek: I'm calling foul. :confused:
 
Easy peasey ... just get some laquer thinner (not paint thinner, the stronger laquer thinner), and some 0000 steel wool. 30 seconds of light scrubbing (might not even need the steel wool - the etching is just paint & a rag soaked with laquer thinner will work, but takes some elbow grease).

HOWEVER, be sure the etch is not lazer cut into the steel - for those, there's no way to remove it other than using abrasives & alot of effort. You really have to want to get rid of a lazer cut etch...
 
Lansky1 said:
Easy peasey ... just get some laquer thinner (not paint thinner, the stronger laquer thinner), and some 0000 steel wool. 30 seconds of light scrubbing (might not even need the steel wool - the etching is just paint & a rag soaked with laquer thinner will work, but takes some elbow grease).

HOWEVER, be sure the etch is not lazer cut into the steel - for those, there's no way to remove it other than using abrasives & alot of effort. You really have to want to get rid of a lazer cut etch...
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I think it's laser cut. Not sure ...


Modoc ED said:
Good! Point made and taken.:);)
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joeradza said:
You've been one upped! Etch remains, lol.
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Now now, I could be a meany and preach a bit about capitalism, private property and so on. ;) We are all gentlemen though and we all love puppers (not to meantion, lecturing about those things to an American is like selling water to a fish :D ). Here's our family doggo, a Cairn Terrier:

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ISKRA said:
I think it's laser cut. Not sure ...






Now now, I could be a meany and preach a bit about capitalism, private property and so on. ;) We are all gentlemen though and we all love puppers (not to meantion, lecturing about those things to an American is like selling water to a fish :D ). Here's our family doggo, a Cairn Terrier:

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Cute doggy.
 
Modoc ED said:
This is the dog that the Dog Paw knife was fashioned from. It was the store mascot for Plaza Cutlery (out of business now - a former BF sponsored dealer). When they went out of business, they sold their remaining knives to another dealer. Anyway, think twice before you erase the memory of a great dog that many of us met, petted, and baby talked to.

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Wonderful post. I had no idea there was such a story behind the dog paw knife.
 
I like shiny knives and use Flitz regularly. Over time most etches fade and some can no longer be readily seen. On Queens, given a few years, you can only see it if you look for it. It's not good for resale value.
 
I have used Flitz to remove several blade etchings. It will remove it but usually leaves behind a ghost pattern that can be seen when light reflects off it. But, I haven't tried it on any of my stainless knives yet.
 
Modoc ED said:
This is the dog that the Dog Paw knife was fashioned from. It was the store mascot for Plaza Cutlery (out of business now - a former BF sponsored dealer). When they went out of business, they sold their remaining knives to another dealer. Anyway, think twice before you erase the memory of a great dog that many of us met, petted, and baby talked to.

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He's a beauty, looks just like my best boy. I need to find one of these knives. Keep them dog paws.
 
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