Question about laser engraved Spyderco Dice CTS-XHP

dustyGmt

dustyGmt

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I got a spyderco dice for christmas from my sister and it was personalized with my "full" name on the cts-xhp blade.
I did not have the heart to tell my sister that I hate personalized gifts especially since she got me such a thoughtful gift, I thought it would be pretty uncouth to mention how tacky it looks to me.
My question is this: is there anyway to make the laser engraved/etched name on the blade fade with a chemical? Perhaps some mustard or other acidic vinegary liquid? It isn't like I won't carry the knife because of it, it's just that every time I open the knife it really "pops" with the name and if I could fade it at all it wouldn't be so glaring..... Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. -Dusty
 
On XHP I'd think you'd have to use a stronger acid to etch it as it's fairly stainless. An etch and stone wash should pretty well remedy it.

I wouldn't do it though. I share your distaste for personalized stuff and laser etched blades, but I'd leave it as a tacky reminder that your sister loves you enough to buy such a cool gift and then go one step farther. It'll also avoid that awkward moment later where you have to try to explain what happened to it.
 
T.L.E. Sharp said:
On XHP I'd think you'd have to use a stronger acid to etch it as it's fairly stainless. An etch and stone wash should pretty well remedy it.

I wouldn't do it though. I share your distaste for personalized stuff and laser etched blades, but I'd leave it as a tacky reminder that your sister loves you enough to buy such a cool gift and then go one step farther. It'll also avoid that awkward moment later where you have to try to explain what happened to it.
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You're probably right. I'll get used to it and after a few months of regular use it will probably even grow on me. It was such an out of the blue gift from her, she knows I like and collect knives but how she knew to get me a titanium framelock knife from spyderco I have no idea, she took a wild shot in the dark and definitely hit the mark as far as my taste in knives go....... Pretty cool.
 
dustyGmt said:
You're probably right. I'll get used to it and after a few months of regular use it will probably even grow on me. It was such an out of the blue gift from her, she knows I like and collect knives but how she knew to get me a titanium framelock knife from spyderco I have no idea, she took a wild shot in the dark and definitely hit the mark as far as my taste in knives go....... Pretty cool.
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Yes and remember, you don't need to worry about appearances. Most of the world thinks you're a swivel-headed lunatic for carrying a knife at all. They're not going to balk at your name on the blade.
 
Yeah, you gotta appreciate a sister like that. Never had one; wish I did.
 
Y'all need another brother? Very nice gesture on her part, cool sister! I would agree to leave it. After a while, you'll probably be glad ya did! Whatever you decide, just enjoy the knife!
 
Aww man, now I feel douchey. I should know better. Yeah I'll just leave it as is. I never really looked at the Dice honestly but I was intrigued by the Domino awhile back and I do usually prefer the smaller variants of production knives ie: 3" RHK XM vs 3.5, Delica vs Endura, Dice vs. Domino, lil matriarch vs matriarch, etc.... I tried to upload a picture but to no avail, not sure why my pic would need a url to upload........:confused:
 
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