What do you think of my makers mark?

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bronyblacksmith

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I am going to be ordering my first makers mark soon and wanted to know what you guys think of my makers mark, it is going to be about an inch wide when I order it.

 
what stamping? where you get it hot and hit it with a mark?
I usually make a bunch of different styles, but usually frontier knives or "tactical knives" and I am found of "brute de forge" but some of the times I make folders and kitchen knives.
And I forge almost all of my knives to some degree.
 
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but... um... in the urban world...

Brony: noun: "A name typically given to the male viewers/fans (whether they are straight, gay, bisexual, etc.) of the My Little Pony show or franchise.

Did you mean 'brawny' like the paper towels?

I'm just trying to make sure you meant what you meant to mean...

I'm not judging... you do whatever floats your boat brother.
 
Sorry, no, I meant "Brony". I'm sure the pop term is not what you had in mind when making your screen name.

Sounds like you do a bit of everything. I like the mark. Very simple. I even like when it's simply the first initial followed by the makers last name, but yours (with the bowie) is nice, especially if you forge.

Edit- looks like Lucy got to it before me, albeit, in a more straight forward manner. Not my business anyway, was just curious. There is a fellow forum member with a jokey scree name that is far more... Well, whatever that would be, and I don't believe anyone (that I'm aware of) has brought it to his attention. Again, not my business.
 
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If folks are reading your makers mark, they're already holding a knife.


I'd simplify and just use the name.
 
Couple of thoughts...

Etching a mark on an irregular surface will be very challenging. Etching an inch long mark evenly on any surface will be challenging. You SURE you want it that large?
 
I like the first initial & last name with the simple font but not a huge fan of the knife.
 
If I can make a recommendation.... Go with a stamp. I etched for a few dozen knives and quickly realized pulling out the machine, liquids, stencil and all the accessories, I could of done 12 of my blanks in the same time. I use a stamp made from "Infinity Stamps" and have used it now for 3 years. It has paid for itself in time, and especially materials. I use a fairly inexpensive hydraulic press and do it COLD, ANNEALED. usually the last thing I do before heat treat. It also saves the pain of getting a knife 99% complete and to only have the etching not come out correct.
In addition, I bought 3 (three) number kits 0~9 so I can numerically stamp certain models or put dates under the handles.
 
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I am etching my blades at this time but will be getting a stamp as soon as I can. I really don't like the etching look. I have also put a lot of work into a blade only to have the etch fluid get to places it should not be and ruin all that work.
 
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