Need Help

[FEATHERSTONE]

Guys I need help,Iwant to get my father a kabar with his name rank years he was in engraved on the blade.He to this day at 63 years old is a DIE HARD MARINE he was issued the KABAR it wasnt camullis.which one should I get,the reason im asking cause the KABAR from olean ny seems like the coating might chip if engraved.I asked him what do ya think of the camillus he said what the hell is that,mine wasnt cammilus it was a kabar it was marked on the blade.I dont argue because he is hard headed as heeeeeeeeell.
Please any help would be much appreciated.
He is a die hard Marine who till the day he dies says our military still should carry the greatest rifle known to man kind,The M1 GARAND.
PLEASE HELP

 

[Richard K]

Have it laser engraved, should'nt bother the blade coating that way. They can make up a computerized graphic, fancy scrollwork etc. and is usually much cheaper than conventional engraving. There is a guy locally who will laser engrave drinking glasses, shift knobs etc. and the engraving typically only adds $5 or so to the cost of the item. Right now he's running 3-4 weeks behind so you could'nt get it done by him in time for Xmas. He has a website under "Knobmeister"
Good luck!

 

[Ken Cook]

The Ka-Bar brand USMC Fighting Knife actually takes engraving very well. I've had several done as presentation pieces over the years.

Any Jeweler can do it for you, just make sure you tell them that they have to engrave deep enough to cut through the relatively thick coating and into the steel. I've seen some that engraved the coating, but merely scratched the blade itself.