I'm ordering a custom stamp from harpers or everstamp and was wondering if I can stamp my knives right out of the forge or will this destroy the stamp. Also this stamp is a solid silhouette of a swallow in flight (special meaning to me) and was thinking of ordering a size around 3/16". Is this too small, most of my blades are around an inch wide and don't want something too over powering. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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knife stamp questions
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Most makers use Henry Evers' stamps which I believe are made from O1 and are around 61-62 Rc. They can be used on both hot steel and CRA for some time. (I think that I got around 1000 blades out of my old stamp before replacing it and only then because of my own foolish mistake)
As to the size, a lot of that is subjective. I believe 3/16" would be sufficient.
The detail of their stamps is very good. Draw your artwork to that size and see if you are satisfied. Mine is a little larger but that was personal preference.
Gary
As to the size, a lot of that is subjective. I believe 3/16" would be sufficient.
The detail of their stamps is very good. Draw your artwork to that size and see if you are satisfied. Mine is a little larger but that was personal preference.
Gary