Damascus

#1 · July 25, 2022, 4:09 pm

Ed, what is the best procedure to etch your makers mark onto Damascus?

Thanks, Bruce

#2 · July 26, 2022, 6:18 am

I sure hope other chime in on this one. I'm a stamp guy (meaning that I hot stamp most blades). However, I do "etch" on those blades that are too thin/small to stamp without distortion.

I have to admit that when it comes to "etching", as in using an etching machine, I am horribly lacking in skill! Only about 1 of 3 marks comes out "good". Personally, due to my horrible luck with etching, I am currently having those blades that I'd etch..... marked with a Fiber Laser that a local company owns/offers marking services with.

OK....all that being said, some of the most attractive "marks" that I have seen on Damascus blades have been accomplished by first masking off an area/circle/oval BEFORE etching the blade to achieve the Damascus pattern.... then, use that unetched area, to place their etched mark (hopefully if they have an sense...that mark will be a name) 🙂 If it the actual etching process you're asking about..... let us know and we will go into doing that.

Ed Caffrey, ABS Mastersmith "The Montana Bladesmith" "Nobody Cares What you Know, Until they Know You Care!"

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