How do you mark your blade?

[Farmer Phil]

Originally Posted by Chuck Richards

I have tried electrochem etching, turbo carver with hand initials, stamping, having jewelers engrave them. Electrochem did not work well or consistently on Damascus, turbo carver (with my handwriting nah), Stamping was not neat enough, jewelers have become too expensive $35 per knife. I just purchased my own flat engraver and will be marking my name with that. it looks as good as any jeweler and I don't have to wait or pay for the service. Chuck

Hey Chuck, Can you tell us a little more about your flat engraver? What make and model? Where can we learn more about this method? Thanks, Phil

[Chuck Richards]

I purchase my engraver off ebay. I understand I should not post here for items for sale. If you search for flat engraver you should get a hit. It costs $399.95 with free shipping and comes with one diamond stylus and 2 fonts. The fonts alone cost as much as the whole package. This is a diamond drag unit and does not go extremely deep but even an untrained individual can get great results with a little practice. I also found a company who can make a master template of your name or logo. I had mt name done and the J.S.. Came out great and no more setting up individual letters. Mine cost $65 delivered. For me it was worth the cost since I did not like the electro chem process on damascus, and the stamps are so inconsistent even with an arbor press. I was having a jeweler do it but he wanted $35 per knife so the unit has already paid for itself. I recommend it wholeheartedly.

Chuck