How many of you guys put serial numbers on you knives? I started at the first of this year when I moved into my new shop. It sure makes it easy to keep track of things. I log the numbers in my book of who it went to, steel type, handle material, selling price, ect. I also belive that a serial number on a fine hand crafted knife makes it even more unique. It could also possibly aid a customer in recovering a valuable knife that has been stolen. Thoughts?
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Serial numbers on knives
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T A Davison numbers his knives - they are very nice, and the numbers are not particularly intrusive.
How were you thinking of numbering yours? Etch/stamp/sharpie (hee hee)?
Hengelo_77
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I wouldn't like it for a custom.
A custom is a one of a kind. Giving it a number gives the feeling of it being "one of many'.
At least to me.
A custom is a one of a kind. Giving it a number gives the feeling of it being "one of many'.
At least to me.
Fred.Rowe
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Numbers can be ugly unless they are quite small. Tech or combat knives might look good with numbers. Big beautiful Bowie, I'm not so sure.
If your knives are singular and can be recognized by photo, along with a written description, this may be an avenue.
Think about the buyer of the knife, what are their interest?
Personally, I use a folded and printed certificate with photo. I like them because the knife can be followed with a written provenance along with change of owner.
Fred
If your knives are singular and can be recognized by photo, along with a written description, this may be an avenue.
Think about the buyer of the knife, what are their interest?
Personally, I use a folded and printed certificate with photo. I like them because the knife can be followed with a written provenance along with change of owner.
Fred