custom slip joint marking poll

Do I want my custom slipjoints to have the blade steel marked on at least one tang?

  • Yes, I want it marked. Its better from a resale standpoint and I do not have to try and remember.

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  • No, it does not make one bit of difference. My memory is good, even though the makers might not be.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • What the heck is he talking about!!

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i myself am all for the marking of what steel. it takes little space and is a nice reminder of what i got. Plus it does always help for resale if and when that happens.
 
I prefer it to be marked, but it is not essential. Good question Ken.

p.s. - totally unrelated to this thread, but I just noticed that I have 1980 posts now which is the year, if I recall correctly, that Kerry was going steady with Olivia Newton-John. :D
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Since I am still learning about blade steel types, having them marked gives me an excellent point of reference. The marking should be on the back side of the tang, opposite from the makers mark IMO.
 
For me. . . . .not on a slip joint.




As for being able to identify blade material for a resale, bragging rights, or because you are experiencing "old-timers disease" :p . . . . . .we all have computers with cool little programs (i.e., word processing, database/spreadsheet program, note pad, etc.). You actually have the ability to manipulate "stuff" in said programs. :eek: For example, listing for each knife. . . . .the knife makers name, type or style knife, dimensions (i.e., OAL, blade length, closed length, etc.), handle material, date of purchase, and even blade material. :eek:

Come on folksy folks. . . . .get on board ! :D
 
I like to see the blade steel marked on the tang also. It's a little extra that I appreciate. It's not a deal breaker though.
 
Not that big of a deal either way for me. (at least while I still have a decent memory.)
 
ken erickson said:
From a buyers standpoint of a custom slipjoint how important is it to have the blade steel marked on at least one of the tangs?
Ken
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Good thread, Ken. This is something I would want a feel for if I was a custom maker. And, as a buyer of a custom knife, I like to know what all components of the knife are. Especially a custom folder. Bolster steel, back spring steel, scales and blade steel. Having the steel used stamped on the tang is just one extra bit of help to those of us getting a little long in the tooth. And, from my standpoint, it has nothing to do with possible resale of the knife, but just because I always want to know...whether it is a user or just being handled occasionally (i.e. safe queen).

Thanks, Joe
 
I voted yes, but I don't think it's essential. If you're shipping the knife with a certificate listing blade/handle materials and date of completion, a serious collector is going to keep that with the knife anyway.
 
I like to have it stamped into the tang, but if it is not there and I like the knife, no big deal. I would not want it to be anywhere else than the tang and I would want it to be unobtrusive.
 
I wanted to thank everyone for taking the time to post and poll. Gives me a good feel for this issue.

I will be starting to mark blade steel on pile side of tang in the near future with the option to delete if thats what the customer wants.

Big Thanks to all!

Ken
 
I'm a little late to this party, but I voted for marking the tang with the blade steel. Just a preference, not a big deal.
 
GigOne said:
. . .the knife makers name, type or style knife, dimensions (i.e., OAL, blade length, closed length, etc.), handle material, date of purchase, and even blade material. :eek:
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I would like to see all these things marked on the blade. ;) :D
 
I hope this isn't considered a hijack per se but it is along the same lines.... I have read where some(shall remain nameless)people have poo pooed stamps vs etching sayin etching gives a more professional looking result. On the other hand, stamps, done correctly, are nice looking and are a deeper impression and harder to change or damage.

Is there any preference among users/collectors as to which method of marking used?
 
I much prefer stamping over etching.
 
I like stamped blades on the old folders. Re the original point... perhaps a little certificate with the essential technical details to accompany the knife that the owner could put away would be nice.
 
I voted yes in the poll but thought I should say that it is not because I won't remember which steel a certain knife may have been produced with or that I may forget, or for a re-sale issue, but more because of reference as compared with other knives that I have for comparison and therefore can see how each may have held up during usage. Their may also be many other blade treatment factors to be considered, such as various etches, coatings, finishes, ect..

As far as etch versus stamp, I believe that depends on the tool preferences of the maker and what he may have available to him at the time and his aesthetics preferences.

I realize all of this is subjective but thought I'd add my .002 worth here. Hope it helps a little.

Anthony
 
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