Engraving

We offer three types of engraving.

 

Diamond Drag is a surface engraving that pretty much just cuts through the coating.

 

Diamond Engraving is engraved deep into the steel before it's coated.

 

Hand Engraving is a very special and custom touch done meticulously by the lead Oompa-Loompa, under the close scrutiny of Sporkgirl.

 

Choose carefully. Once in the steel, it doesn't come out. See the examples of each below.

 

Generally our engravings are going to add cost to our blades from here on out, until we strike oil in our back-yard. This is because the desert is a big place - and since we live on the opposite side of the desert from our fantastic retired NAVY engraver, the fuel costs are currently painful. And since the name of our pain is GAS - we felt like we should share it with you. After all, it's only a small word - and not too big a cost to engrave whatever you want on our works of art.

 

See our Pricing List for details on cost.?

Diamond Drag Engraving

An example of a "Diamond Drag" engraving - where the surface is cut with a diamond, but not much beyond the coating itself. An example of a "Diamond Drag" engraving - where the surface is cut with a diamond, but not much beyond the coating itself.
Another example of Diamond Drag engraving. Another example of Diamond Drag engraving.

Diamond Engraving

Deep engraving can only be done into soft steel. This level of engraving leaves a deep mark - and beneath coating, looks almost stamped into the metal. This cannot be done on our original CQBTs. Deep engraving can only be done into soft steel. This level of engraving leaves a deep mark - and beneath coating, looks almost stamped into the metal. This cannot be done on our original CQBTs.
The look of a deep-engraved knife which has then been coated. This is our premium engraving service. The look of a deep-engraved knife which has then been coated. This is our premium engraving service.

Hand Engraving

An example of the swirled patterns which can be cut into the steel by hand. This level of engraving is negotiated and may require beer or hard cider. An example of the swirled patterns which can be cut into the steel by hand. This level of engraving is negotiated and may require beer or hard cider.
Two finished butterfly swords done with hand-engraving. Note the pics below for close-ups of the detail involved. This engraving was all done by-hand. Two finished butterfly swords done with hand-engraving. Note the pics below for close-ups of the detail involved. This engraving was all done by-hand.
Detail on finished butterfly sword. Detail on finished butterfly sword.
The completed hand-engraved side of the Butterfly Sword. This level of hand-engraving is always a negotiated price. The completed hand-engraved side of the Butterfly Sword. This level of hand-engraving is always a negotiated price.