I posted this in another forum (Custom & Handmade Knives) and it was suggested I repost here. Apparently this is where the really helpful experts hang out
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After distinguishing myself as a custom furniture maker, I have begun making knives in my spare time. Well, actually purchasing blanks and custom designing the handles. I'm beginning to sell a few and someone (probably from this forum) gave me some extremely helpful advice and sent me here for the rest. I've read some interesting items here and hope to be a member for a long time.
I would like to put a signature, logo, or makers mark on my work but understand it is not proper to mark the blade as I did not fabricate that part (admittedly the hardest part for a woodworker). My question is would it be proper to burn my logo into the handle and where would be the best place? Should I consider some other method? I always sign my furniture with a sharpie and usually print the name of the piece or some interesting background in an inconspicuous place, that might be a bit much for a knife. I could make a logo mark with a fine point sharpie.
I don't want to put a logo or rough area where it would ruin the look and feel of the knife. I'm also hesitant to put too large of a mark, since it is extremely important to me that the handle look great and feel even better. I'm not happy until it feels so good you don't want to put it down Areas I've thought of marking are; under the thong hole (if it has one) or on the butt end. Maybe signing along the bottom of the handle, although I suspect that would wear off with use.
Another question I have is for a recommendation for where to get (or info on how to make) the decorative inlay I see on some knife handles. I've searched and googled to no avail on both these questions.
I'm extremely impressed with the work I've seen here. Thank you.
Greg
.After distinguishing myself as a custom furniture maker, I have begun making knives in my spare time. Well, actually purchasing blanks and custom designing the handles. I'm beginning to sell a few and someone (probably from this forum) gave me some extremely helpful advice and sent me here for the rest. I've read some interesting items here and hope to be a member for a long time.
I would like to put a signature, logo, or makers mark on my work but understand it is not proper to mark the blade as I did not fabricate that part (admittedly the hardest part for a woodworker). My question is would it be proper to burn my logo into the handle and where would be the best place? Should I consider some other method? I always sign my furniture with a sharpie and usually print the name of the piece or some interesting background in an inconspicuous place, that might be a bit much for a knife. I could make a logo mark with a fine point sharpie.
I don't want to put a logo or rough area where it would ruin the look and feel of the knife. I'm also hesitant to put too large of a mark, since it is extremely important to me that the handle look great and feel even better. I'm not happy until it feels so good you don't want to put it down Areas I've thought of marking are; under the thong hole (if it has one) or on the butt end. Maybe signing along the bottom of the handle, although I suspect that would wear off with use.
Another question I have is for a recommendation for where to get (or info on how to make) the decorative inlay I see on some knife handles. I've searched and googled to no avail on both these questions.
I'm extremely impressed with the work I've seen here. Thank you.
Greg
