Logos, etched or stamped?

[Casey Brown]

I know there's another company that others use. I can't remember the name, though. The stencils last for a long time. I'm probably getting around 8 knives per stencil before I need to move to the next one.

 

[Noellaflamme]

I think I found one, surprisingly not too far from me called tustech, is the group you were referring to?

 

[Jacob Gaetz]

ill check them out, how are their prices? yeah i was wondering about the sizing with a stamp... im going to print some scale models to see what is too small

I also have a steel stamps makers mark, but if you are planning on using a hot punch technique with a hammer Id suggest tempering back the striking side of the stamp. Early on mine threw out a large chip off the striking side. But their customer service about the issue was fantastic they sent me a new one right away

 

[C. Killgore]

IMG also makes high quality stencils and they have really good customer service.

I started off etching and didn’t like it and have since swapped over to hot stamping.

If you’re still trying to decide, I’d say take a peek at Ed Caffrey’s page on the topic

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Do's and Don'ts of Marking your blades

caffreyknives.net

 

[opaul]

I started out with an etched stencil but decided to get a stamp - which I like much much better.

 

[Bruce McLeish]

I started out with an etched stencil but decided to get a stamp - which I like much much better.

Do you use a hammer or a mechanical press to impart the impression?

 

[opaul]

Do you use a hammer or a mechanical press to impart the impression?

I used John Doyle’s method. I got a harbor freight press and wack it with a hammer. His method is described somewhere in the forum.

 

[Noellaflamme]

I'm definitly going to get a stamp at some point. Actually have a simple one I made myself years ago. What's the best places to check out for them?

Also, has anyone used a new Hermes engraveograph? I got one free a while ago and have used it to put names I, but could have a logo cut into a stencil to engrave onto knives... not sure how deep it goes though

 

[Randy Lucius]

Some people will use brass black or cold blue to darken their etch, then re-sand after.

I use cold blue after learning the trick from Chris Crawford. Works well and leaves a very dark mark that doesn’t rub out if you clean the blade in that area.

 

[Noellaflamme]

I use cold blue after learning the trick from Chris Crawford. Works well and leaves a very dark mark that doesn’t rub out if you clean the blade in that area. View attachment 69801

ill definitely have to try that.

also, ended up going with tustech, so helpful and pleasant/ professional to deal with, nice and local to me too

 

[Noellaflamme]

So, Does anyone k ow of a place that could maybe etch/ machine a brass plate to use as a template in a New Hermes Engraveograph?

 

[J. Keeton]

I get mine from TUS Industries. 36$ for a custom sheet of 5 stencils and it's cheaper to re order. They've been great to work with and their stencils last between 10-20 knives.