Nothing says “I love you” like a hand-etched axe

Feb. 11, 2021

In a recent video, YouTuber Kirill Runz demonstrates how to use ferric chloride to etch your one-of-a-kind design onto an everyday axe.

Valentine’s Day is Sunday. Did you remember to get your loved one a special gift? Of course not. If you’re like me, then you’re breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about the holiday. Maybe you’ll run to your local drugstore and purchase an overpriced stuffed bear holding the world’s smallest box of chocolate.  Maybe you’ll visit a florist who ran out of red roses days ago but could offer you a bouquet of chrysanthemums instead. Or you could think like a child and make your partner something from the heart. And what says “I love you” more than an axe with a decorative scene etched on the blade. In a recent video, YouTuber Kirill Runz demonstrates how to use ferric chloride to etch your one-of-a-kind design onto an everyday axe.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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