Very Rusty Cleaver Restoration - FRACTAL BURNING And 9V Battery Metal Etching

In this restoration video, I restore an old, rusty cleaver and give it a completely new look using Fractal Burning and etching with the help of a 9V battery! The Fractal Burning technique, also known as "Lichtenberg Burning" or "Wood Fracking," gives the new oak handle a unique, branching pattern – a real highlight. This technique is fascinating but extremely dangerous and should only be used with great caution. Another highlight: I etched the blade using a simple method – with a 9-volt battery, water, salt, and a cotton swab. With these basic materials, the metal surface can be transformed in a striking way. The restoration process itself began with removing the rust from the cleaver. I then annealed it to make it easier to work with. After grinding and sandblasting, the blade was hardened in a heat-treating oven and quenched in oil. To achieve the right flexibility, I tempered the blade three times for an hour each. I crafted the new handle from oak wood, enhanced it with Fractal Burning, and sealed it with epoxy resin to protect the wood. In the end, it’s a true masterpiece – the combination of the etched blade and the artistically finished handle makes this cleaver a unique eye-catcher! Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss any future restoration projects! ▶ Do you want to support me? ◀ Would you like to become a channel member? Then you can do this here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBnXlOxxt2MC5tZhyr2JQw/join Do you like what you saw and want to help the channel develop further? If you want to support me, you can donate via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=C3NBENWZT56DG or use the following affiliate links: Material to work with: Metabo bench grinder: https://amzn.to/46rrkxL Metabo cordless screwdriver BS 18 LTX-3 BL: https://amzn.to/43833JV Metabo bit set: https://amzn.to/3pzwV4n Metabo bench grinder: https://amzn.to/46rrkxL Metabo cordless screwdriver BS 18 LTX-3 BL: https://amzn.to/43833JV Metabo bit set: https://amzn.to/3pzwV4n Metabo Orbital sander: https://amzn.to/3z1VGuj Bluing Equipment: https://amzn.to/4bXftJT Center drill: https://amzn.to/45o3bYA Two-component adhesive: https://amzn.to/3z319kJ Equipment: Camera Sony AX-53 https://amzn.to/3XHqI2J Ring light https://amzn.to/3rhgj1Q Microphone Rode https://amzn.to/44vlFF1 DJI Gimbal Camera https://amzn.to/3O1YjkJ Affiliate links cost you nothing, I only receive a small share from the seller, you have no disadvantage. ▶ Did you like it? ◀ Did you like the video? Then like, subscribe and share, please! Thank you!