pic92 Masking Off the Damascus
The contact areas of the blade are masked off before etching the blade

pic93 Etching
The blade is submerged into ferric choride to etch the damascus pattern

pic94 Rinse A distilled water and vinegar solution is used to neutralize the etch

pic95 Etched Blade
After rubbing the blade down with WD-40®, the etched pattern is cleaned and checked to ensure all noticeable scratches have been removed

pic96 Polishing the Screws
The pivot pin and screws are spin-polished using the lathe

pic97 All Parts
Here are all of the parts, prior to assembly

pic98 Assembly
The first view of the assembled knife

pic99 Opposite Side
This view shows the contrast of the pocket clip.

pic100 The Spine
This overhead view shows the open spine. After the blade is removed, heat treated, polished, etched, and sharpened it will be reinstalled and the knife will be complete