How to mark a blade permanently?

[PiterM]

Just finished 3,5 inch skinner. Is there any easy (and not expencive) way to mark it permanently?
Regards
Piter M

 

[cjensema]

Easy... Pound it with a hammer, run over it with your car, leave it in salt water a few weeks, throw it in a fire... there are many ways a blade can be permnantly marked.

(Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

 

[Bart student]

A dremel and some diamond engraving tools do wonders. And you can make file work with it on the back of your knife too.

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[Ray Murski]

PiterM, etching your mark can be simple. You can use wax as the resist. Heat the blade to melt the wax. When the wax hardens use a scribe to sign your name into the wax. Use salt water and a D. C. power supply to etch into the blade.
You can use a small battery charger for the power supply or I have heard of some people using a 6 volt battery. Practice on some scrap steel to see if you like the mark.
Another option is to take it to the local trophy shop and have them engrave it.

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[This message has been edited by Ray Murski (edited 07-18-2000).]

 

[sashcord]

cjensema,

will my knife still hold an edge after marking it permnantly per your instructions?

sashcord

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[TJ Smith]

You could use a metel engraver and just sign your name
Tj

 

[Dav]

About the cheapest way to mark a blade is to find a tool supply house and buy an inexpensive ($5 - $10) set of letters (as small as 1/16th to as large as 3/8ths) and CAREFULLY select a spot on the knife where you want your mark (letter(s)).

This should be done before you heat treat as you may find that the letters (while hard) may not be as hard as your finished knife. Usually the more you pay for a set of letters or numbers the harder they are but there are always exceptions

If all of the above fails, give the blade to an airborne infanteer...they leave their mark where ever we go

All the Best

Dileas Gu Brath