Maker's Mark

Gene Kimmi

Gene Kimmi

KNIFE MAKER
Some of the first knives I made were before I had my maker's mark stamp, so I found local place that does laser engraving and had them mark them. I'm thinking I will switch to them on all my knives.


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Gene, lets put it this way, IMO that is the best way to go! Name and some kind of contact info. I have no idea how many times on knife forums I have seen, do you know who the maker is that uses, a dragon, a japanese mark, a bear, a............................. Well you get the idea. I use this one,
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in varying sizes! Not sure why it is not opening in a size you can see, but you can click on the file below and it will open to a size you can see. Mine doesn't give a phone number but you get the idea of letting someone know whoever made that knife you are looking at is the fella I want to make my next one!!

I am not sure from your post but, you know you can etch your own logo on your knives. Here is a link to thread on how to!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=13&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwitpdC1o63VAhUM4SYKHbalCq8QtwIIRTAM&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S75lHYSF9wU&usg=AFQjCNE7jefLJEd5H7OGJl1ybtnObEpZ9A

Boss handles the supplies thru his company!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=18&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwitpdC1o63VAhUM4SYKHbalCq8QFghiMBE&url=http://usaknifemaker.com/knife-making-tools/etching-engraving/etching-supplies-c-53.html&usg=AFQjCNGwPvNaTfZLHMS3uraLmcIJ72Lbew

Anyway that's my 2 cents on that issue, others have many ways of accomplishing the same thing!!
 

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I don't want to ruin your idea, but I had a local guy that wanted to mark my blades for me with a laser. I gave him some samples of steel to etch, and I was able to rub the mark off with a white (non-abrasive) Scotch Brite. Not all engravers are built the same. He mostly does wood, glass and stone. The steel seemed to be too much for it.
 
The proper laser will do a GREAT job, but it's got to be strong enough to etch the required .003" deep in metal. Then you've got an etch that won't rub off. You can even fill the etch with a black marker and it really stays nice 'n black then. Ed referred me to the correct marker, and if anyone desires it I'll look it up.

Ken H>
 
This laser must be a good one. I sanded a test piece with 400 grit and it took a lot to fade it. Most of the knives I had done were finished with a scotchbrite belt. One of them had a little discoloration and I was able to run it several passes across the belt again without changing the laser mark at all.
 
KenH said:
The proper laser will do a GREAT job, but it's got to be strong enough to etch the required .003" deep in metal. Then you've got an etch that won't rub off. You can even fill the etch with a black marker and it really stays nice 'n black then. Ed referred me to the correct marker, and if anyone desires it I'll look it up.

Ken H>
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Ken, if it's not too much trouble I'd love to know what that marker is. There are times when I have to touch up a blade to remove errant scratches and I wash out some color from the maker's mark. The etch is still there, but the black looks faded. If there was a way to blacken it again it would be a real help.
 
It's called a Forney 70819 Marker, Paint, Black, note the number 70819 which is the black color. I don't know anything about the other colors. Listed here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TG80UM/

Ed is the person who told me about this marker and it works! I've used it when engraving with CNC on blades (pre-HT) - usually a depth of .003" to .004" or so. After final finish on blade, paint over completely with this marker, sand off so the only paint is left in engraving. Makes engraving really stand out, and it stays. Wife has knifes that was done this way 2-3 yrs ago and still looks good.

Good luck, Ken H>
 
My guy puts a chemical on the steel first and when the laser hits it, the steel "turns black". Don't know what that means, but it seems to be extremely durable.
 
KenH said:
It's called a Forney 70819 Marker, Paint, Black, note the number 70819 which is the black color. I don't know anything about the other colors. Listed here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TG80UM/

Ed is the person who told me about this marker and it works! I've used it when engraving with CNC on blades (pre-HT) - usually a depth of .003" to .004" or so. After final finish on blade, paint over completely with this marker, sand off so the only paint is left in engraving. Makes engraving really stand out, and it stays. Wife has knifes that was done this way 2-3 yrs ago and still looks good.
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You should be able to buy those Forney markers at any place that sells a good supply of welding materials!
Dang, I just Googled and you can buy them at Staples, Walmart, Ebay and Amazon. Who knew???? I get them at my local hardware store. They have two sizes those like Ken specked and a larger size. The larger ones are somewhat hard to control the paint. You shake them up like a paint can and then pump the tip against a surface to get them going. If they set for a time, you have to go back through that process again!!
 
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